Inside Track to Succeeding in Exams and Assessments (ePub)

Get the Inside Track to Succeeding in Exams & Assessments.

Succeeding in Exams & Assessments will help all students, regardless of subject or course of study to get to grips with the learning and assessment skills that you will need to succeed at university. The book covers all aspects of the exam - from taking legible notes, to revision strategies, right through to mental preparation and how to use the exam experience to your advantage.

Passing the exam is only part of securing good marks - there are other skills that will help you to to prepare for, and do well in, all forms of assessment, such as how to 'read' effectively, and how to use a 'model'. This book will help you to develop all of the skills and practical techniques necessary to prepare for your exams and assessments during your course, and includes:

• Understanding what a tutor is really looking for
• Advice on how to use exam experience - good or bad - to your advantage in the future
• Practical advice on avoiding plagiarism and how to use software packages, such as EndNote
• Guidance on making the transition from school to university student and how HE study differs to A level study
• A focus on both mental and practical preparation for exams

About the Author

Eddie Blass is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Hertfordshire. Having taught and marked assessments for a number of years, she has developed a wealth of experience and materials to help students learn how to succeed in exams and assessments.