Academic Success: A Student's Guide to Studying at University

Description

This hands-on book introduces students to the demands of university study in a clear and accessible way and helps them to understand what is expected of them. It helps students to develop the core skills they need to succeed at university, and gives guidance on the key forms of academic writing, including essays, reports, reflective assignments and exam papers. It shows students how to recognise opinions, positions and bias in academic texts from a range of genres, develop their own 'voice' and refer to others' ideas in an appropriate way. It also features authentic examples of academic texts and engaging activities throughout to aid understanding. Packed with practical guidance and self-study activities, this book will be an essential resource for all students new to university-level study. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/academic-success. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Jean Brick was formerly a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia. Nick Wilson, Deanna Wong and Maria Herke are all Lecturers in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia.

This book delivers exactly what the title promises: everything a student needs to be successful in their studies. * Lee Fallin, University of Hull, UK * An invaluable guide to the nature of successful learning in a university context, which will help students better prepare for and manage the challenges faced in tertiary studies. * Professor Jack Richards, University of Sydney, Australia * Academic Success includes everything a student needs to know about university: from how a university works through to advice on reading, writing and thinking academically, including differences between disciplines. It's a comprehensive, useful guide to transitioning to university and succeeding in your studies. * Helen Cooper, University of Birmingham, UK *