Ian Pownall
Securing good marks
A guide for international students and their tutors
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Securing good marks: A guide for international students and their tutors
1st edition
© 2015 Ian Pownall & bookboon.com
ISBN 978-87-403-0927-0
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Securing good marks: A guide for
international students and their tutors
Contents
Contents
Acknowledgements
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1
Introduction and Learning Context
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1.1
he International student in the UK
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1.2
Do you know why you want to study for a degree in the UK?
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1.3
How people learn
12
Summary
15
Glossary
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Chapter References
16
2
Preparing for, travelling to and basic study questions about the UK
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2.1
Pre-arrival and Travelling to the UK
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2.2
Helping you settle in the UK
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2.3
Your typical irst two weeks at University
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2.4
Studying structure and information
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2.5
he Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
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2.6
Using your University email address
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Securing good marks: A guide for
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Contents
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Progressing your studies
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2.8
How UK Universities test your learning and understanding
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2.9
Feedback and good practice
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2.10
Word Count
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2.11
Grades and how your degree is classiied
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2.12
he structure of UK degrees
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2.13
Managing your studies
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2.14
Managing your language
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2.15
Dealing with problems in your studies
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Summary
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Chapter References
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