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 examinations The 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.