Library of American University of Madaba
How to become a straight-A student : the unconventional strategies real college students use to score high while studying less /
by Newport, Cal
Published by : Three Rivers Press, (New York :) Physical details: vi, 216 p. ; 21 cm. ISBN: 0767922719 Subject(s): Study skills. | College student orientation %United States. Year: 2007| Item type | Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
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AUM Main Library English Collections Hall | 378.170281 N558 (Browse Shelf) | Available | |
| Book |
AUM Main Library English Collections Hall | 378.170281 N558 (Browse Shelf) | Available |
Originally published: New York : Broadway Books, 2007.
Includes bibliographical references.
pt. 1. Study basics -- Manage your time in five minutes a day -- Declare war on procrastination -- Choose when, where, and how long -- Part one cheat sheet -- pt. 2. Quizzes and exams -- Take smart notes -- Demote your assignments -- Marshall your resources -- Conquer the material -- Invest in "Academic disaster insurance" -- Provide "A+" answers -- The plan in action -- Part two cheat sheet -- pt. 3. Essays and papers -- Target a titillating topic -- Conduct a thesis-hunting expedition -- Seek a second opinion -- Research like a machine -- Craft a powerful story -- Consult your expert panel -- Write without the agony -- Fix, don't fixate -- The plan in action -- Part three cheat sheet -- Conclusion.
Offers time-management strategies, tips on taking tests, techniques for writing essays better and faster, and self-assessment tests to help students analyze their study skills.
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