The Psychology of Effective Studying : How to Succeed in Your Degree (2 ed)

This book provides a vital guide for students to key study skills that are instrumental to success at university, covering time management, academic reading and note-taking, academic integrity, preparation of written assignments, teamwork, giving presentations and revision. Using a combination of research from psychology and practical examples, the author conveys where students often go fundamentally wrong in their studying practices and provides clear and concise advice on how they can improve.

This second edition of The Psychology of Effective Studying: How to Succeed in Your Degree is thoroughly revised, containing reflective questions and review quizzes alongside new material addressing critical evaluation, managing exam related stress, and effectively integrating generative AI into studying. Written in an informal and engaging style by an award-winning psychology lecturer, and including illustrations and examples from popular culture, this is the ideal alternative and accessible study skills resource for students at undergraduate level, as well as any reader interested in how to learn more effectively.