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How to become a straight-A student, the unconventional strategies real college students use to score high while studying less, Cal Newport

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How to become a straight-A student, the unconventional strategies real college students use to score high while studying less, Cal Newport

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to become a straight-A student

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

thesesdictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Cal Newport

Sub title

the unconventional strategies real college students use to score high while studying less

Summary

Offers time-management strategies, tips on taking tests, techniques for writing essays better and faster, and self-assessment tests to help students analyze their study skills

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. Study basics -- Manage your time in five minutes a day -- Declare war on procrastination -- Choose when, where, and how long -- Part one cheat sheet -- pt. 2. Quizzes and exams -- Take smart notes -- Demote your assignments -- Marshall your resources -- Conquer the material -- Invest in "Academic disaster insurance" -- Provide "A+" answers -- The plan in action -- Part two cheat sheet -- pt. 3. Essays and papers -- Target a titillating topic -- Conduct a thesis-hunting expedition -- Seek a second opinion -- Research like a machine -- Craft a powerful story -- Consult your expert panel -- Write without the agony -- Fix, don't fixate -- The plan in action -- Part three cheat sheet -- Conclusion

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