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

The Academic Skills Handbook is a comprehensive guide to success in navigating, writing, thinking, and communicating at university. It provides tips, diagnostic tools, guided exercises, and full-text examples to help students boost their grades, ace assignments, and get the most out of their time at university. The new edition includes three chapters on university culture, writing blogs, and online and blended learning, as well as new annotated examples of course work and increased coverage of wellbeing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2024
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

The Academic Skills Handbook is your ultimate 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 comprehensive book helps you:
1. Prepare for and navigate university culture: Gain insights into the unique dynamics and expectations of university life, and develop the skills needed to thrive in this academic environment.
2. Develop the academic skills needed for success at university:hone your critical thinking, research, writing, and presentation abilities, and learn effective study strategies that will help you excel in your studies.
3. Communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity: Develop strong communication skills that enable you to express your thoughts and ideas effectively, whether in written assignments, presentations, or group discussions.
4. Watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools: Utilize self-assessment quizzes and reflective exercises to identify areas where you can improve, and track your progress over time.
5. Create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need: Develop a personalized study plan that aligns with your academic goals and addresses your individual strengths and weaknesses.
6. Know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver: Gain insights into the expectations of your tutors and learn how to meet them effectively, ensuring that you receive high marks for your assignments and presentations.
7. Turn your skills into success after university: Prepare yourself for the world of work by developing professional skills such as time management, teamwork, and problem-solving.
The Academic Skills Handbook is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, providing you with a personalized 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.
What's new to this edition?
Three chapters on university culture, writing blogs, and online and blended learning (including best practices for using AI as a support tool), as well as new annotated examples of course work and increased coverage of wellbeing.
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.
By following university, you will be able to:
1. Prepare for and navigate university culture: Gain insights into the unique dynamics and expectations of university life and develop the skills needed to thrive in this academic environment.
2. Develop the academic skills needed for success at university:hone your critical thinking, research, writing, and presentation abilities, and learn effective study strategies that will help you excel in your studies.
3. Communicate
4. Watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools: Utilize self-assessment quizzes and reflective exercises to identify areas where you can improve, and track your progress over time.
5. Create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need: Develop a personalized study plan that aligns with your academic goals and addresses your individual strengths and weaknesses.
6. Know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver: Gain insights into the expectations of your tutors and learn how to meet them effectively, ensuring that you receive high marks for your assignments and presentations.
7. Turn your skills into success after university: Prepare yourself for the world of work by developing professional skills such as time management, teamwork, and problem-solving.
The Academic Skills Handbook is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, providing you with a personalized practice plan that is perfect for your needs. It then arms you with the principles and practices to get ahead in your academic writing, presentations, and group work.
What's new to this edition?
Three chapters on university culture, writing blogs, and online and blended learning (including best practices for using AI as a support tool), as well as new annotated examples of course work and increased coverage of wellbeing.
Student Success is a series of essential guides. 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.

Weight: 900g
Dimension: 242 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529796803
Edition number: 2 Revised edition