How to Succeed at University 2/e

Bob Smale is a freelance writer, trainer and mentor with long standing interests in personal development and employee relations. Bob started his working life in banking and was concurrently a part-time professional musician. After becoming a mature student he completed a Labour Studies Diploma at Ruskin College, Oxford and a first degree at University of Kent. He has completed an M.Phil with University of Kent and D.Phil with the University of Portsmouth and is also a qualified holistic therapist. During 31 years in education he taught in further, adult and higher education, developing an interest in pedagogy and receiving an award for 'Excellence in Facilitating and Empowering Learning' From the University of Brighton. Bob is the lead author of two editions of 'How to Succeed at University: an Essential Guide to Academic Skills, Personal Development and Employability', published by Sage, which brought together his knowledge of personal development and academia. Julie Fowlie is a Principal Lecturer and employability specialist and was formerly the Deputy Head of Brighton Business School responsible for Education and Student Experience. She is interested in improving the student experience, with a focus on helping students develop their employability. She leads a final year module for around three-hundred students in which students design and run Development Centres, which other students attend as participants. Her research interests include the formation of pre-professional identity and how LinkedIn can improve self-efficacy, alongside success at work and university. Julie and Bob Smale have co-authored two editions of a textbook to support students personal, academic and employability skills. Julie has taught in further, adult, and higher education and previously held a senior management position in the finance industry.

Part 1: How to develop your personal skills Chapter 1: How to prepare yourself for higher education Chapter 2: How to plan your personal development Chapter 3: How to improve your people skills Chapter 4: How to look after yourself and upgrade your self-nurturing skills during the developmental process Part 2: How to develop your academic skills Chapter 5: How do you learn and how do you know what is required of you? Chapter 6: How to plan, conduct and review your research Chapter 7: How to write up and present your work in order to get better results Chapter 8: How to develop successful examination techniques Part 3: How to develop your employability skills Chapter 9: How to understand what is required for your success in gaining internships, placements and jobs. Chapter 10: How to understand the application process in order to get shortlisted Chapter 11: How to give yourself the best chance of success in the selection process Chapter 12: How to continue developing yourself for your future success

This is a vital resource for both potential, and experienced students in higher education, whether undergrad or postgrad. With accessible examples and interactive activities that enable the reader to engage with and learn from their own experiences; this book successfully demystifies some of the structures and processes within HE that can often cause anxiety for students, and introduces language and terminology that students will encounter which is both empowering and developmental. It is recommended reading. -- Catherine McConnell Praise for the first edition 'A really practical and positive text that underpins student learning. Used time and time again by students. This is an excellent text.' -- Michael Reed