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Summary: useless
Review: For me, personally, I love this book. It's very absorbing, and I can lose myself browsing through all the different little articles and stories, nearly all of which are well-written and engaging.
For those who are in patent need of study skills, however, I don't think this will prove a very useful tome: given the simple nature of the lessons it teaches, the book assumes a incongruously high reading level.
Yes, there's a fundamental irony in the premise of Ellis's compilation: anybody who is concerned enough about their study habits to acquire this book (and who is competent enough to read it with the care it requires) is ipso facto already in possession of the very skills the book purports to inculcate.
In other words, the only people who will get anything out of this book are those who aren't in need of what it has to offer!
Fun time-killer for a bored instructor, though.
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Summary: Everything you need to study that no one taught you!
Review: Have you spent endless hours in class and studying at home with less than desireable effects? Maybe you are a terrific student but would like to know some tips for getting the facts to stick a little better? Perhaps you're lacking a few basic easy skills that will help you master your mind."Becoming a Master Student" is a great book for students of all skill levels and ages. The pages are filled with brief 'articles' describing techniques that if applied can help with everything from having your study area designed correctly for you to basics in note takeing and preparing for exams. This can be used in an instrutional setting or as a self-paced learning guide at home. I first encountered this book in a college prep course in high school. Now working in the 'real world' I've found this book has great practical applications to the working world as well. Buy this book for yourself and everyone you know. Students can use this to build great skills for the future and those already in the workforce can learn some new tricks to old problems. Check it out!
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Summary: Masterful help for a distraught master's student!
Review: I am a master's student, nearing the end of my degree but having a heck of time finishing. This book has been invaluable in helping me clarify my educational goals, prioritize tasks, and use my time effectively. It is gender balanced and takes a holistic look at what it takes to be an effective student (including physical and mental health, finances, relationships). It does take some effort to work through, but I think the book does an excellent job of clarifying that not all of the suggestions are for everyone (i.e., planning out every 15 mintues didn't work for me, but using hour-long blocks with tangible goals does!). Highly, highly recommended for students who have the motivation to improve but don't know where to begin. I wish I'd had this book as an undergrad!
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Summary: Best study skills book for H.S. students I've seen!
Review: I have used this text for the past 4 years in grades 9-12 as a primary text for a study skills course for students with moderate learning disabilites and have met much success with it. It is varied, easy-to-read, concree and has tons of suggestions. It also provides a journal component whereby students can document previous patterns/perceptions and present attitudes and integrate suggested study tips within their study habits. We haven't finished all the chapters, but we have covered most of them.
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Summary: Its not the book I'm unhappy with.
Review: I used this web page to get my book. I needed the 9th Edition of this book. I was mailed the 8th Edition with the idea that I was getting the 9 Edition. The problem is, I am behind and now I have to buy another book. I do not think I will use this website again. I want to add that this does not reflect my idea of the book itself or physical condition of it.
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Summary: Its not the book I'm unhappy with.
Review: I used this web page to get my book. I needed the 9th Edition of this book. I was mailed the 8th Edition with the idea that I was getting the 9 Edition. The problem is, I am behind and now I have to buy another book. I do not think I will use this website again. I want to add that this does not reflect my idea of the book itself or physical condition of it.
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Summary: Pleasantly surprised
Review: I was pleasantly surprised when I started to read this book. I thought it would be a cheesy rehash of study tips. It is more than that. Although it does slide into a touchy-feely "what do you want to do with your life" kind of solitary soul-searching advice, it does have some good tips for studying, time management, and advice especially targeted for specific types of students (like how to study with children running underfoot, returning to school, etc).
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Summary: Pleasantly surprised
Review: I was pleasantly surprised when I started to read this book. I thought it would be a cheesy rehash of study tips. It is more than that. Although it does slide into a touchy-feely "what do you want to do with your life" kind of solitary soul-searching advice, it does have some good tips for studying, time management, and advice especially targeted for specific types of students (like how to study with children running underfoot, returning to school, etc).
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Summary: Helpful, boring, weird.
Review: I'm 12 and I'm using this book in my summer school. It's okay if you really want to learn how to study, but other than that, it's a waste of money.
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Summary: Great book if you DO it!
Review: It's one of the BEST book I've ever read or seen.. Pages are all colorful and nice design very attracting the eye so we read more, and interesting story inside and motivational. I totally recommend this book if you are trying to pursue a better learning skills wether you are in school or you just want to learn to LEARNING about everything.. it's useful book for you!
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