Stella Cottrell is Director for Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, UK. She is the author of the bestselling titles Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Exam Skills Handbook, Study Skills Connected, You2Uni, Teaching Study Skills and Supporting Learning and The Palgrave Student Planner. Her books have sold over 750,000 copies worldwide.

Acknowledgements Introducing The Study Skills Handbook PART 1: MANAGING YOURSELF FOR STUDY 1. Success as a Student 2. Developing Your Skills 3. Successful Study: Intelligence, Strategy and Personalised Learning 4. The CREAM Strategy for Learning 5. Time Management as a Student PART II: ACADEMIC SKILLS 6. Core Research Skills: Reading, Note-Making and Managing Information 7. Critical Analytical Thinking 8. Memory 9. Confidence with Numbers PART III: PEOPLE SKILLS 10. Working with Others: Collaborative Study PART IV: TASK MANAGEMENT SKILLS 11. Writing at University Level 12. Developing Academic Writing 13. Research Projects, Case Studies and Dissertations 14. Revision and Exams PART V: DRAWING IT TOGETHER 15. Planning Your Next Move Appendix 1 Quick Multiplier Appendix 2 Online Research Tools Appendix 3 Further Resources on Managing and Studying as a Student Glossary of Terms Useful to Know in Higher Education Answers to Activities References Index