TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dixon,Thomas
TI  - How to get a first : : the essential guide to academic success 
T2  - Routledge study guides
SN  - 9780203579794 (ebook) :
PY  - 2004///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge
KW  - College student orientation
KW  - Study skills
KW  - Report writing
KW  - Education
KW  - ukslc
KW  - thema
KW  - Self-help & personal development
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-169) and index
N2  - Thomas Dixon demystifies first class degrees, which have too often been seen as the right only of geniuses. Although success is not guaranteed, this book outlines working habits & techniques that can significantly increase the chances of a first; In this informative guide, Thomas Dixon argues that you do not have to be a genius to get a first at university. Hesets out to de-mystify first-class degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences, clearly articulating the difference between the excellent and the merely competent in undergraduate work. This concise, no-nonsense guidebook will give prospective and current students advice on teaching and learning styles that prevail in university and on how to manage their two most important resources - their time and their lecturers. In an accessible and entertaining style, the author looks at subjects such as: making the transition from school to university developing transferable skills making use of lectures and seminars using libraries and the Internet note-taking, essays, seminars and presentations common mistakes to avoid writing with clarity and style revision and examinations. Illustrated with many examples from a range of academic disciplines, How to Get a First is an all-purpose guide to success in academic life. Visit the companion website www.getafirst.com
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