 Do you have to be a genius to get a first at university?
In How to Get a First Thomas Dixon argues that you do not, and sets out to demystify first-class degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences, clearly articulating the difference between the excellent and the merely competent in undergraduate work.
This concise, no-nonsense guidebook will give prospective and current students advice on teaching and learning styles that prevail at university, and on how to manage their two most important resources - their time and their lecturers. In an accessible, and entertaining style, the author looks at subjects such as:
- making the transition from school to university;
- developing transferable skills;
- making use of lectures and seminars;
- using libraries and the internet;
- note-taking, essays, seminars and presentations;
- common mistakes to avoid;
- writing with clarity and style;
- revision and examinations.
Illustrated with many examples from a range of academic disciplines, How to Get a First is an all-purpose guide to success in academic life.
"... an excellent guide ... " (John Clare, Daily Telegraph)
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