Study Skills For Part-Time Students

Dorothy Bedford

• 19 maart 2009
• 9780273719359

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An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study and organisational skills that will ensure any student studying a university course whilst continuing to work can get the most out of their course and improve their employability .

Study Skills for Part-time Students

Elizabeth Wilson and Dorothy Bedford

Study Skills for Part-time Students has been specifically written for students studying on any degree course who are also working full or part-time. This book will help you master all of the skills essential for success on any degree and will help to improve your confidence and build on the skills and experience that you have gained at work. Throughout the book, examples are included using real-life case studies drawn from the experiences of students who have been successful in achieving their degree without giving up their job

Packed with practical advice on:

• Making the most of learning opportunities at work
• Maintaining your work/life balance
• Using technology to enhance your learning
• Personal development planning and writing a winning CV
• Introducing research skills
• Developing successful academic writing
• Improving your presentation techniques
• Successful examination techniques

Real-life examples and self-assessment activities will help you to assess your current skills levels, develop them further and learn how to apply them in work and study.

This book will help to improve confidence and help part-time and distance learning students to build on the skills and experience gained at work. Throughout the book examples are included using real life case studies drawn from the experiences of students who have been successful in achieving their degree without giving up their job.