http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
xvi, 171 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Full of advice on topics such as note taking, reading strategies and exam technique, this fully revised and updated new edition will motivate, inspire and guide you through your studies. The advice and tools provided will help you plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence. The new edition has a new chapter on writing your dissertation. More on spelling, more on using statistics, more on planning and timetabling techniques, more on using technology to help you and expanded advice on preparing and giving presentations are also included. Included with the book is a CD-rom that supplies an electronic copy of the book, editable planners and other resources and internet links to further information, templates and additional help. This is an essential read for all dyslexic students in further and higher education.
Managing your workload -- Understanding your preferred learning style -- Note taking and note making -- Reading strategies and speed reading -- Answering essay questions -- Structuring different writing genres -- The dissertation -- Improving your grammar, spelling and punctuation -- Improving mathematics skills and using statistics -- Examination techniques -- Collaborative learning
Includes bibliographical references (pages [165]-167) and index.