Studying Science

Description:

If you are starting a science degree at university, you will want to get the most out of your studies and do well.

University is a big jump from school, but this book will help you to cope with the transition.

It will help you get the most out of lectures, tutorials and practicals, tell you how to read effectively, show you how best to work as part of a team, explain how to use library databases, find reliable internet resources, avoid problems with plagiarism, etc., etc.

Do you know the best learning strategies, how to present your work for maximum marks, the best revision and exam techniques?

STUDYING SCIENCE TELLS YOU ALL OF THIS AND MORE:

• How to study effectively at university and make the most of teaching
• Presenting your work well, including using information technology
• Revision and examinations
• Taking a year out
• Your final year and preparing your first job applications

Plus, it has appendices showing how to make the most of the computer programs you will use to prepare your essays, analyse your data, and deliver your presentation — with lots of hints, tips and short-cuts for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

A really useful book - making your life easier and your studying more effective.

Target Audience:

Students following an undergraduate science degree in College/ University.