Sail Through Exams!: Preparing For Traditional Exams For Unde
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'A good read. The clear explanations of how to prepare for exams and ways to choose and answer questions are practical and useful' - BA Geography student. 'Relevant for exams and how I should approach my studies. It was easy to synthesize the information given - and comforting! My problems don't seem unique to me any more' - MSc Management student. This lively, concise and to-...
'A good read. The clear explanations of how to prepare for exams and ways to choose and answer questions are practical and useful' - BA Geography student. 'Relevant for exams and how I should approach my studies. It was easy to synthesize the information given - and comforting! My problems don't seem unique to me any more' - MSc Management student. This lively, concise and to-...
Description:
'A good read. The clear explanations of how to prepare for exams and ways to choose and answer questions are practical and useful' - BA Geography student. 'Relevant for exams and how I should approach my studies. It was easy to synthesize the information given - and comforting! My problems don't seem unique to me any more' - MSc Management student. This lively, concise and to-the-point guide offers hints and practical suggestions to help you develop good exam-preparation skills and build your confidence, so that you can get results that do justice to the work you've put in. This work shows: how to use past exam papers; how to decode difficult-to-understand exam questions; how to structure top-quality answers; how to revise effectively; how to get in the right frame of mind for exams; and, how to do your best on the day. It is a must for every student preparing for traditional exams!
Table of Contents:
The strange world of university examinations. READ THIS FIRST!; Introduction; Part One: Using past exam papers; 1 Get hold of past exam papers; 2 What to look for in past exam papers; 3 Unfair questions; 4 The guessing game: What topics will come up this year? Part Two: Formulating model answers; 5 What are examiners looking for? 6 Interpreting the question; 7 Methodology; 8 Materials; 9 Drawing up a plan; 10 An alternative approach: the 'question string'; 11 Choose your introduction; 12 Argument or chain of reasoning? 13 Writing exam answers: some more suggestions; 14 Questions for examiners; Part Three: In the run-up to exams; 15 Revising effectively; 16 Memorizing; 17 Make best use of your time; 18 Getting in the right frame of mind for exams; Part Four: On the day of the exam; 19 Be organized; Further Reading; Acknowledgments
Author Biography:
Dr Peter Levin is an Educational Developer, specializing in student support at the London School of Economics. He works one-to-one work with students on managing their studies, including preparing for exams. Formerly a lecturer in social policy at LSE, he is author of Making Social Policy (Open University Press, 1997).
'A good read. The clear explanations of how to prepare for exams and ways to choose and answer questions are practical and useful' - BA Geography student. 'Relevant for exams and how I should approach my studies. It was easy to synthesize the information given - and comforting! My problems don't seem unique to me any more' - MSc Management student. This lively, concise and to-the-point guide offers hints and practical suggestions to help you develop good exam-preparation skills and build your confidence, so that you can get results that do justice to the work you've put in. This work shows: how to use past exam papers; how to decode difficult-to-understand exam questions; how to structure top-quality answers; how to revise effectively; how to get in the right frame of mind for exams; and, how to do your best on the day. It is a must for every student preparing for traditional exams!
Table of Contents:
The strange world of university examinations. READ THIS FIRST!; Introduction; Part One: Using past exam papers; 1 Get hold of past exam papers; 2 What to look for in past exam papers; 3 Unfair questions; 4 The guessing game: What topics will come up this year? Part Two: Formulating model answers; 5 What are examiners looking for? 6 Interpreting the question; 7 Methodology; 8 Materials; 9 Drawing up a plan; 10 An alternative approach: the 'question string'; 11 Choose your introduction; 12 Argument or chain of reasoning? 13 Writing exam answers: some more suggestions; 14 Questions for examiners; Part Three: In the run-up to exams; 15 Revising effectively; 16 Memorizing; 17 Make best use of your time; 18 Getting in the right frame of mind for exams; Part Four: On the day of the exam; 19 Be organized; Further Reading; Acknowledgments
Author Biography:
Dr Peter Levin is an Educational Developer, specializing in student support at the London School of Economics. He works one-to-one work with students on managing their studies, including preparing for exams. Formerly a lecturer in social policy at LSE, he is author of Making Social Policy (Open University Press, 1997).
| Autor | Levin, Peter |
|---|---|
| Ilmumisaeg | 2004 |
| Kirjastus | Open University Press |
| Köide | Pehmekaaneline |
| Bestseller | Ei |
| Lehekülgede arv | 112 |
| Pikkus | 208 |
| Laius | 208 |
| Keel | English |
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