Studying Engineering at University

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781865082035
• ISBN10: 1865082031
• Format: Trade Paper
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Summary

A practical study guide for engineering students.

Table of Contents

Foreword	v
Tables and figures	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction---How this book works	xv
Transfer issues---from school to university	1	(17)
Class structure	1	(4)
Finding your place in the university community	5	(3)
Freedom and responsibility	8	(6)
Assessment	14	(2)
Engineering-the profession	16	(1)
Tips for a successful transition	17	(1)
Learning---the best study skills for you	18	(11)
Personal learning styles	19	(1)
Levels of understanding	20	(2)
Becoming an active learner	22	(3)
Ideas for collaborative learning	25	(1)
Putting active learning to work	25	(1)
World's best active study tips for engineers	26	(3)
Memory---hard-wiring your knowledge	29	(15)
Taking advantage of the way memory works	30	(3)
Memorisation of lists	33	(2)
Remembering procedures	35	(3)
Learning and understanding theory	38	(4)
Tips for maximising memory	42	(2)
Note-taking---useful hard copy	44	(15)
The best notes are yours	46	(1)
Strategies for note-taking in lectures	47	(5)
Keeping on track	52	(1)
Note-taking and preparation for pracs and labs	53	(1)
Note-taking and active learning	54	(2)
Tips for note-taking	56	(3)
Organisation---best practice in timelines	59	(12)
Study early, study often	60	(1)
Ideas for time management	61	(2)
Your study timetable	63	(2)
Making best use of study time	65	(5)
Top time-management tips	70	(1)
Problem-solving---essential engineering brain food	71	(16)
The qualities of a problem-solving brain	73	(4)
Problem-solving stages	77	(4)
Mind games	81	(1)
Tips for problem-solving exams	82	(5)
Pracs, sites and labs---be there, do that	87	(7)
Why have pracs, labs and site visits?	87	(1)
Getting the most from your prac work	88	(2)
Getting the most from site visits	90	(2)
How do these classes relate to exams?	92	(1)
Tips for site visits	92	(2)
Reading---the quick and the relevant	94	(12)
Reading for different purposes	96	(1)
Previewing	97	(1)
Reading for preparation, research or study?	98	(5)
Tips for reading effectively and efficiently	103	(3)
Technical writing---style by numbers	106	(11)
Technical writing style	106	(4)
Elements of good technical style	110	(3)
A couple of common writing problems	113	(2)
Editing tips for good technical writing	115	(2)
Report-writing---the nuts and bolts	117	(13)
Organisation by headings	117	(5)
Tips on presentation	122	(1)
Tips on illustrations: tables and figures	123	(1)
Essays	124	(6)
Exam preparation---what you don't know CAN hurt you	130	(11)
Multiple choice exams	131	(1)
Problem-solving exams	132	(1)
Short-answer and essay exams	133	(2)
Practical examinations	135	(1)
Revision of memory principles	136	(1)
Exam preparation tips	136	(5)
Exam success---manage the day	141	(12)
General exam advice	141	(1)
On exam day	142	(4)
How to face different types of exams	146	(4)
After the exam	150	(3)
Professional skills---develop a killer CV	153	(14)
Communication and presentation skills	154	(2)
Expression skills	156	(4)
Leadership and teamwork skills	160	(3)
Tips for a great CV	163	(2)
Jenny Jowett's tips on getting the right job	165	(2)
If things go wrong---troubleshooting study problems	167	(8)
Trouble with teaching staff?	167	(1)
Trouble with health matters?	168	(1)
Trouble with motivation?	169	(1)
Trouble with boredom?	169	(1)
Trouble with unexpected disasters?	170	(1)
Trouble with starting?	171	(1)
Trouble with the marking system?	172	(1)
Trouble with other people's expectations?	173	(1)
Trouble with passing?	173	(1)
The final message	174	(1)
Appendix I Suggestions for further reading	175	(2)
Appendix II Starting point for using web resources	177	(4)
Appendix III Mind games	181