The Study Skills Handbook (Palgrave Study Guides)

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This book introduces higher-level study skills and allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the learning process itself, encouraging a reflective and well-informed approach to study. It is written by Stella Cottrell, the leader in the field with over 1/4 million book sales to date. "Bestselling - the Handbook" has topped the academic bestseller lists for three years running, testament to its practical, no-nonsense advice. It is all encompassing - takes the students from preparing for university right through to career planning. It features a fresh, rebranded cover design - the 3rd edition will be the first title within the list to carry the new Study Skills branding. Revised and updated throughout, this number one, best-selling text introduces higher level study skills and helps students develop a deeper understanding of the learning process itself. The third edition includes new chapters on e-learning and numeracy, and remains easy to read, with plenty of practical and interesting activities to complete.