Surviving First Year University

✍ Scribed by Lauren Williams, John Germov

• Year: 2001
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 180
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

University can be bewildering at first: you need to understand the system to make the most of it. This guide aims to give you the information you need not only to survive, but to enjoy the experience and, most importantly, get good marks! Whether you are full-time or part-time, on-campus or studying by "flexible delivery", you need to learn key study skills as quickly as possible. The authors show you how to: use the internet efficiently for research; develop your skills in note taking, writing and referencing; do well in exams; prepare successful oral presentations; get the most out of working in groups; and take advantage of university support services. Written in a user-friendly style, the book gives you a head start to surviving and doing well at uni.

✦ Table of Contents

Part title......Page 1
Title page......Page 3
Contents......Page 5
Figures......Page 7
Handy hints......Page 9
Acknowlegments......Page 11
Introduction: Packing your survival gear......Page 13
1 Learning in the university environment: What to expect......Page 15
2 Getting started: Orientation and student support services......Page 27
3 Getting off to a good start: Planning and time management......Page 39
4 How to get great notes from your lectures......Page 55
5 Researching your assignments: Getting to know your library......Page 66
6 Web surfing: Finding what you need fast......Page 75
7 Academic writing and referencing: Essential survival skills......Page 89
8 Writing essays, reports and reviews: The golden rules......Page 105
9 Presenting with style......Page 122
10 Working in groups......Page 137
11 Passing exams......Page 146
Further resources......Page 169
Index......Page 173