Gribben The Study Skills Toolkit for Students with Dyslexia

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4462-7133-9
Verlag: SAGE Publications
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 242 mm

Packed with helpful advice, checklists and templates, this book will help you improve your study skills throughout your time at university. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, the guidance can be broken down into manageable chunks.

Issues covered include:

- procrastination

- planning your assignment

- understanding your essay question

- researching, writing and referencing your written work

- managing your own well-being.

Drawing on years of experience running study skills workshops in higher education, Monica Gribben has written an accessible book for students with dyslexia that shows how to work through the challenges that studying presents.

The companion website has podcasts, worksheets and electronic resources to support each chapter.

SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gribben, Monica

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Studientechnik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Studientechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgements
How to Use This Toolkit
Companion Website
Stepping out in to University with Dyslexia
Procrastination
Note-Taking
Understanding Your Assignment
Gathering Information

Thinking Critically

Writing Your Assignment
Writing Your Dissertation
Referencing
Exams
Oral Presentations
Making the Most of Your Feedback
References
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Gribben, Monica
Monica Gribben is a dyslexia specialist with a background in languages and education. She works as Dyslexia Adviser at Edinburgh Napier University and, in a private capacity, as Dyslexia Consultant to corporate companies. Monica has widespread experience in student support, specialising in Scottish and Norwegian University support systems for students with dyslexia. Throughout her career, she’s worked extensively with student nurses and midwives. Monica currently sits on the Scottish Government's Working Party Group on Dyslexia and is Author of The Study Skills Toolkit for Students with Dyslexia.