Description:How to use this book Getting into it: becoming an active learner Talking to the experts Style matters: techniques to suit your own learning style Taking it in and working it out Research skills and orientations: first steps to good research Getting it on paper: learning the skills of confident academic writing Learning the rules: good grammar, accurate referencing and avoiding plagiarism The time of your life: managing time and living life as a student Doing it with others: Working in groups Doing it in front of a crowd: Making presentations Keeping it together: Looking after your health and managing stress. Facing the future and making decisions: Planning for and focusing on the rest of your life Maths and Numerical competency