An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study skills that will ensure that Science, Engineering or Technology students get the most out of their course.
Study Skills for Science, Engineering & Technology Students has been developed specifically to provide tried & tested guidance on the most important academic and study skills that students require throughout their time at university and beyond. Presented in a practical and easy-to-use style it demonstrates the immediate benefits to be gained by developing and improving these skills during each stage of their course.
Foreword
How to use this book
Learning in Higher Education
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU:
Part 1. Manage yourself
Intro
1 Managing your stress
2 Managing your time
3 Learning part time
Part 2. Improve your work
Intro
4 Getting the most out of lectures
5 Working in a real team
6 Presenting your work
7 Taking control of your reading
8 Excelling in exams
Part 3. Apply your skills
Intro
9 Working in the laboratory
10 Handling errors
11 Solving by design
Part 4. Develop your writing
Intro
12 Taking control of the writing process
13 Understanding academic integrity: plagiarism
14 Improving your technical writing
15 Writing a technical report
Part 5. Solve mathematical problems
Intro
16 Approaching a problem
17 Solving a problem
18 Getting help and helping yourself
