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The Academic Skills Handbook
Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University

Second Edition


February 2024 | 264 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This is your complete guide to success in navigating, writing, thinking, and communicating at university. Packed with tips, diagnostic tools, guided exercises, and full text examples, it equips you to boost your grades, ace your assignments, and get the most out of your time at university.
This book helps you:

  • Prepare for and navigate university culture
  • Develop the academic skills needed for success at university
  • Communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity
  • Watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools
  • Create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need
  • Know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver
  • Turn your skills into success after university

The Academic Skills Handbook is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, so you get a practice plan that is perfect for your needs. It then arms you with the principles and practice to get ahead in your academic writing, presentations and group work.

Student Success
is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. 

 
Part 1: Transition to University
 
Chapter 1: Understanding university culture
 
Part 2: Reading & Note-Taking Skills
 
Chapter 2: Reading skills
 
Part 3: Listening and Speaking Skills
 
Chapter 3: Getting the Most Out of Lectures
 
Chapter 4: Communicating in Seminars
 
Part 4: Blended/Online Learning
 
Chapter 5: Getting the most out of a blended learning approach
 
Part 5: Course Work & Assignments
 
Chapter 6: Academic Essays
 
Chapter 7: Lab Reports
 
Chapter 8: Presentations
 
Chapter 9: Working in Groups
 
Chapter 10: Taking Exams
 
Chapter 11: Writing Dissertations
 
Chapter 12: Writing Posters
 
Chapter 13: Reflective Essays
 
Chapter 14: Writing a blog
 
Part 6: Taking a Critical Approach
 
Chapter 15: Taking a critical approach
 
Part 7: The Core skills of good writing
 
Chapter 16: Writing with Clarity
 
Chapter 17: Writing with Accuracy and correct use of grammar
 
Chapter 18: Being Concise
 
Chapter 19: Writing in Academic Style
 
Part 8: Referencing and citing sources
 
Chapter 20: Referencing with accuracy

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