McIlroy Exam Success

1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-1-84860-076-8
Verlag: SAGE Publications
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 242 mm

Reihe: SAGE Study Skills Series

Doing well in exams at university is crucial to gaining a good degree. From the author of Studying at University, this new guide will equip students with all the tools they need to optimise their performance in exams. Packed with examples and practical exercises, the book explains key strategies for learning and revision.

David McIlroy tackles problems ranging from confidence and motivation to anxiety control, to help develop the personal qualities which are vital for success. For anyone unsure why past exam results have not reflected their abilities, the book helps pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, and gives advice on how to improve performance.

SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Autoren/Hrsg.

McIlroy, David

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Studientechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introductory Overview
Learning Processes and Preferences
Motivation
The Dynamics for Achievement
Confidence Building Measures
Turning Test Anxiety to Advantage
Memory Techniques and Learning Principles
Revision
The Exam
What Examiners Look For

Über Autor(innen)

McIlroy, David
David McIlroy is a lecturer in Applied Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University, and author of Studying at University: How to be a Successful Student (SAGE, 2003)