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Academic Success

A Student's Guide to Studying at University
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Academic Success equips students new to university with essential skills for thriving in higher education. It offers clear, practical advice on core academic skills, including essay and report writing, reflective assignments, and exam preparation. The book helps students identify opinions and biases in texts, develop their own academic 'voice', and cite sources appropriately. With authentic examples and engaging activities, it supports confident, effective study across disciplines.
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This book is ideal for new university students seeking to develop fundamental academic skills and confidently transition into higher education study.

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This hands-on book introduces students to the demands of university study in a clear and accessible way and helps them to understand what is expected of them. It helps students to develop the core skills they need to succeed at university and provides guidance on the key forms of academic writing, including essays, reports, reflective assignments, and exam papers.

It shows students how to recognise opinions, positions, and bias in academic texts from a range of genres, develop their own 'voice,' and refer to others' ideas in an appropriate way. It also features authentic examples of academic texts and engaging activities throughout to aid understanding.

Packed with practical guidance and self-study activities, this book will be an essential resource for all students new to university-level study.

Accompanying online resources for Academic Success can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/academic-success. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lee Fallin, University of Hull, praises the book for delivering exactly what students need to succeed. Professor Jack Richards, University of Sydney, calls it an invaluable guide for preparing and managing university challenges. Helen Cooper, University of Birmingham, highlights its comprehensive approach to university life and academic skills, making it a useful resource for transitioning students.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352002621

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Illustration: 33 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 260

About the Author

Jean Brick was formerly a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia.

Nick Wilson, Deanna Wong and Maria Herke are all Lecturers in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia.

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