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Is there a secret to successful study? The answer is ‘Yes!' The Study Skills Book is an indispensable resource for university students at any level or ability who want to build confidence, improve performance, and succeed in their studies and beyond… Clear and comprehensive, The Study Skills Book covers all types of academic writing, independent learning, research, revision and exam sitting. Using tried and tested tools and techniques to help students find an individual learning style that works best for their needs, this book is every student's essential guide to the evolving university. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new approaches to ensure students can succeed in any circumstance. New and updated topics include: Blended and online learning – how to use these methods effectively Lectures and tutorials – what is expected and how to prepare Essays and dissertations – the best way to plan well-structured coursework Writing and research techniques – developing the skills to meet academic standards Exam revision – performing well under pressure Time management – meeting deadlines and managing focus Well-being, stress and mental health – increasing mindfulness and a growth mindset Development and career planning – how to strengthen employability chances Dr Kathleen McMillan's career as an academic spans a lifetime of helping students to succeed at every level and in a wide range of topics. She has a deep understanding of the learning and study challenges that students meet at university, whether they are UK or international students at undergraduate or postgraduate level. She uses this experience to provide practical solutions and examples for most common problems in an accessible and engaging no-nonsense style. With smart tips, information, and query boxes, as well as practical tips at the end of each section, students will find answers to every question they have about learning, researching, writing, and revising. Study smarter with The Study Skills Book.

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Fully updated since publication in 2007, and with extended and revised sections in key areas such as plagiarism & Copyright, and Citing & Referencing, How to write Essays & Assignments will allow a student to assess and address their particular weaknesses in planning and writing great academic essays and delivers detailed tips, techniques and strategies to enable them to significantly improve their abilities and performance in time to make a difference.

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An indispensable student planner and university diary, helping you manage your time, your studies, your money, your social life and much, much more… Written by the authors of numerous Study Skills books, this bestselling Student Planner and University Diary is packed full of tips and resources to ensure you stay on top of deadlines, finances and exams. With both monthly and weekly diaries, full-colour for easy navigation, and even more space for key dates and planning sections, it covers everything you need to succeed in the 2022–2023 academic year, including: Checklists for starting or returning to university to ensure you come prepared Coursework and assignment tips Planning for exams A personal finance guide Plenty of space for your to-do lists Easy to locate timetables for each semester Help with citation and referencing, and avoiding plagiarism Advice for effective presentation of your work Smart tips to learn online Personal development planning and CV tips to see you through university and beyond... Keep track of what's important to you with Pearson's Student Planner and University Diary. For more help with Study Skills see The Study Skills Book, or explore the full range online.

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For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. Using technology to teach technology Explore, discover, and experience technology with Technology in Action, the best seller that uses technology to teach technology. Authors Evans, Martin, and Poatsy know how readers learn today and help them focus on tasks that they can apply immediately in the workplace, the classroom, and at home. The 15th Edition uses practical content, hands-on projects, and coverage of artificial intelligence to provide an engaging learning experience. This in turn helps learners be more prepared, and provides them with the skills they need to be digitally literate in their everyday lives and in the workplace. Also available packaged with MyLab™ IT or via Revel™. MyLab is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab IT gives students the resources they need to be successful in their course, while also preparing them for their future careers. Revel Technology in Action is an interactive digital learning environment that replaces the print textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab, or via Revel, ask your instructor to confirm the correct ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab, search for: 0134832507 / 9780134832500 MyLab IT for Technology in Action Complete, 15th Edition by Evans Package consists of: 0134837878 / 9780134837871 Technology In Action Complete, 15e 0134837975 / 9780134837970 MyLab IT with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Technology in Action If you would like to purchase the Revel version, search for: 0134868072/9780134868073 Revel Technology in Action -- Access Card, 15/e

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An essential companion for students across a range of disciplines, including biochemistry, biomedical sciences, microbiology and molecular biology throughout your entire degree programme, this sixth edition of Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences, has been updated and expanded to provide you with a complete and easy-to-read guide. It's an all-in-one solution for the key practical skills needed for all cellular and molecular life sciences, including: comprehensive coverage of study and examination skills; fundamental laboratory methods; investigative and analytical techniques and analysis and presentation of data. This new edition comes with increased coverage on laboratory skills, new chapters on working with bacteria, eukaryotic microbes and viruses, and on assaying biomolecules, as well as new sections on online learning in a post-COVID world. In addition, 250 new and updated illustrations, tables, and tips – including 25 new ‘how to' boxes – have been added, along with numerous end-of-chapter study exercises (with answers provided on the companion website) to support self-evaluation.

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