The Palgrave Student Planner 2017/2018

Stella Cottrell is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at the University of East London, UK. This position sees a return to the University of East London for Stella where she previously spent ten years working in educational development. Prior to her current position, Stella was Director for Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, UK.

She has an international reputation for teaching and learning with her publications for staff and students being used by universities and colleges around the world. The Study Skills Handbook is now in its 4th edition and has sold more than ¾ million copies worldwide. Stella has authored a number of other bestselling study skills guides as part of the Palgrave Study Skills series including Critical Thinking Skills and Skills for Success. Palgrave's interactive e-learning study skills resource, skills4studycampus, is also based on her work.

About This Planner and Diary.- Dates, Contacts and Services.- Year Planner 2017-18.- Calendar 2018-19.- Notable Dates and Bank Holidays 2017-18.- Key Dates.- Birthdays and Events to Remember.- Personal Details.- Work/Work Experience Details.- University/College Details.- Emergency Contacts, Known Allergies and Medical Conditions.- Tutor Contact Details.- Contact Details for University/College Services.- Quick Telephone Numbers.- Essential and Local Services.- Useful Contacts and Websites.- Addresses and Contact Details.- Meetings: Societies, Clubs, Sports, Choirs, etc..- Diary Pages.- 'To Do' Pages.- Notes Pages.- Academic and Reference.- University/College Speak.- Time Management.- Revision and Exams.- Managing Stress
Quick Check: Conventions for Academic Study.- Quick Check: Conventions for Academic Writing.- Quick Check: Which is Which?.- Quick Check: Spelling Rules.- Quick Check: Use of Apostrophe.- Quick Check: 111 Spelling Troublemakers.- Conversion Factors (Metric and Imperial).- The NATO Phonetic Alphabet.- Common Symbols and Abbreviations
Roman Numerals; Prime Numbers.- Periodic Table.- Astrological Signs; Chinese Animal Years; Wedding Anniversaries.- Life Organisers.- Journey Planner.- Packing List.- Work Placement and Careers.- CV Building: To Do List.- CV Building: Goal Setting.- CV Building: Record of Achievements.- Managing Your Money and Personal Finances.- Money Saving Tips.- Standard Shopping List.- International Clothes and Shoes Conversion Charts.- Laundry Symbols; Cooking Temperatures.- Recommended Safe Limits of Alcohol Consumption.- Nutrition.- Brain Food; '5 A Day' - Fruit and Vegetable Portions.- Recipes: Meals in Minutes.- Study Organisers.- Tips from Tutors.- Useful Apps for Study.- Recommended Reading.- Library Books on Reserve.- Exam Dates and Assignment Deadlines.- Revision Timetables.- Record of Marks.- Week-To-View Term/Semester.- Timetables.