Study Skills for Science, Engineering and Technology Students

An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study skills that will ensure that Science, Engineering or Technology students get the most out of their course. Study Skills for Science, Engineering & Technology Students has been developed specifically to provide tried & tested guidance on the most important academic and study skills that students require throughout their time at university and beyond. Presented in a practical and easy-to-use style it demonstrates the immediate benefits to be gained by developing and improving these skills during each stage of their course.

Foreword How to use this book Learning in Higher Education THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU: Part 1. Manage yourself Intro 1 Managing your stress 2 Managing your time 3 Learning part time Part 2. Improve your work Intro 4 Getting the most out of lectures 5 Working in a real team 6 Presenting your work 7 Taking control of your reading 8 Excelling in exams Part 3. Apply your skills Intro 9 Working in the laboratory 10 Handling errors 11 Solving by design Part 4. Develop your writing Intro 12 Taking control of the writing process 13 Understanding academic integrity: plagiarism 14 Improving your technical writing 15 Writing a technical report Part 5. Solve mathematical problems Intro 16 Approaching a problem 17 Solving a problem 18 Getting help and helping yourself