Beginning University: Thinking, Researching and Writing for Success

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Do you want to make the most of your time at university? Beginning University shows you how to develop the skills you need in order to succeed at university and later on.

Step by step, the authors explain how to think critically, create an argument and present your ideas well both in writing and in oral presentations. They show you how to read effectively and take good notes, and how to plan your work. They also look at how to get the most out of your lectures and tutorials, and give you handy research tips. Questions and activities at the end of each chapter help you practise what you have learnt.

Beginning University provides a head start to studying at university and can be used by students in any subject. Don't wait till it's too late!