With kids and adults heading back to school, students may want to pick up thus guide on study skills.
It includes all the basics, plus new information on web research, digital textbooks, virtual classrooms, and online study and writing tools• Fifteen percent of students take the SAT three or more times due to poor performance (Newsweek.com)• Only 63 percent of all students entering four-year colleges have their degrees within six years, according to government statistics (USNews.com)• The Everything® Study Book has sold more than 37,000 copies• Everything® education titles have sold more than 305,000 copiesStudying for school doesn't have to be a chore. This fun and accessible resource is perfect for students who want to develop better study habits and achieve academic success. Educational consultant Cynthia C. Muchnick helps readers improve transcripts for college applications; ace standardized tests; and become better, more successful students at any level of education.This indispensable guide shows students how to:• Get the most out of class time• Use the most effective strategies for note-taking and memorizing• Improve writing skills• Prepare effectively for tests• Safely and effectively conduct online research• Use Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groupsWith The Everything® Guide to Study Skills in their backpack, readers will be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.
It really does cover everything and I remember when I was a student, I was always looking for the latest study tips. Free for your Kindle.