Study Skills in English. A course in reading skills for academic purposes

Study Skills in English is a complete course for students who are currently attending a university or college or who hope to begin university or college studies soon.The emphasis throughout the course is on student activity and realistic practical work.The course covers: reading academic texts efficiently and effectively taking notes from lectures and books doing basic research using library or computer-based resources writing academic papers taking part in discussions presenting papers managing study time preparing for examinationsThe Second Edition has been comprehensively revised and updated, and features developments in the use of computers for academic study and the internet as a research tool. To facilitate the use of the text for self-study purposes materials from the Tutor`s Book (previously published separately) have been incorporated to form one combined student-friendly text.Study Skills in English has a full answer key and can be used for self-study. It is accompanied by an audio CD or audio cassette.