The Mature Student's Handbook

A practical guide allowing mature students to build on their strengths and overcome challenges. Includes worked examples, exercises and space for recording strategies and successes. Covers areas such as lectures, seminars, reading and note-taking, presentations, writing, exams, time management, finance and careers.

A practical guide allowing mature students to build on their strengths and overcome challenges. Includes worked examples, exercises and space for recording strategies and successes. Covers areas such as lectures, seminars, reading and note-taking, presentations, writing, exams, time management, finance and careers.

Comprehensive guide covers essential topics from time management and notetaking to exams and careers
Includes practical exercises, time saving hints and advice for maximizing potential
Practical workbook format allows readers to record their achievements and strategies for success
Full of real examples and everyday challenges
Draws on the experiences of many mature students
The opportunities open to mature students are explored and explained

Autorentext

LUCINDA BECKER is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading within Arts and Humanities. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook, 14 Days to Exam Success and co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).

Inhalt
Introduction.- Seminars, Study Workshops and Tutorials.- Attending Lectures.- Note taking and Reading Skills.- Planning.- Writing Essays.- Presentations.- Writing Reports.- Writing a Dissertation.- Exams and Revisions.- Personal Development.- Organising your Time.- Sorting Out Your Money.- Help and Support.- Embracing Change.- Last Thoughts.