Mature Student's Handbook

LUCINDA BECKER is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading within Arts and Humanities. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook, 14 Days to Exam Success and co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).

• IntroductionSeminars, Study Workshops and TutorialsAttending LecturesNote taking and Reading SkillsPlanningWriting EssaysPresentationsWriting ReportsWriting a DissertationExams and RevisionsPersonal DevelopmentOrganising your TimeSorting Out Your MoneyHelp and SupportEmbracing ChangeLast Thoughts.

'The book is well-organized, clear and relevant; laid out as a mix of text and more 'interactive' sections where students can record their achievements towards the completion of a particular task/development of a new skill.' - Jenni Grundy, Anglia Ruskin University, UK