New to university and not sure what you should be doing, or when? This book shows you how to make university work for you.
Taking into account academic, personal, and practical experiences, it helps you make the most of all the opportunities your course has to offer:
- Offers savvy insider hints to help you prepare yourself for university ‘firsts’, like tutorials, lectures, group projects and dissertations
- Encourages you to think about how your achievements and experiences help you curate the skills and qualities future employers want to see
- Demonstrates how making the right choices at university can be a springboard into professional and personal development.
With a confidence-building tone, helpful tips and a host of relatable examples, this book doesn′t just help you get started at university—it helps you make it count.
The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
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Introduction
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Your first week
Chapter 2: Your first course/module choices
Chapter 3: Getting involved in university life
Chapter 4: Your first personal tutorial
Chapter 5: Your first lectures
Chapter 6: Your first seminars
Chapter 7: Extending your reach
Chapter 8: What graduate attributes have you now acquired?
Part II: Effective studying
Chapter 9: Reading lists
Chapter 10: Your first sets of notes
Chapter 11: Your first presentation
Chapter 12: Study groups
Chapter 13: Your first doubts
Chapter 14: Managing your time
Chapter 15: Shaping your professional development
Part III: Successful assessment
Chapter 16: Your first assessed essay/report
Chapter 17: Your first marks/grades
Chapter 18: Your first marking tutorial
Chapter 19: Your first research project
Chapter 20: Group projects
Chapter 21: Your first placement
Chapter 22: Your first exams
Part IV: Making it count
Chapter 23: If you have not chosen a career by your final term
Chapter 24: If you have chosen a career by your final term
Chapter 25: Things to do before you graduate
Chapter 26: Graduation day
关于作者
Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy and an award-winning lecturer and tutor at the University of Reading. She has dedicated her professional life to creating independent learners who are confident in themselves intellectually, professionally and personally. Lucinda has written numerous study guides for students and works with undergraduates and postgraduates across the university. She is also a professional trainer and consultant, helping new graduates in engineering, science and law to become successful communicators and leaders.
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