. Lecturers, why waste time waiting for the post to arrive? Click on the above icon and receive your e-inspection copy today!. . . Visit the Burns & Sinfield Companion Website!. Brilliant little book!.. It's easy to follow and understand, full of practical hints and tips, helps to remove some of the pressures of uni life!' - Amazon review. 'Really useful sections on reading and taking notes.. the bread and butter of student life.' - Amazon reviewer. Are you looking to give your students a helping hand with their work? Packed with study tips and handy activities, this proven guide shows students step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of their time - whatever level they're at. Whether they are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, they'll find out how to: -Sail through those tricky first weeks -Get the most out of lectures by understanding how they learn -Learn techniques for academic writing and research -Pass exams with flying colours -Stay cool and cope with stress. Practical and interactive, this edition features six brand new chapters to arm students with even more essential skills including how to produce a dissertation, planning their career and focussing on building relationships with lecturers and other students to get ahead. Also launching with this new edition is an improved and expanded companion website. www.sagepub.co.uk//burnsandsinfield3e. Don't miss the extensive range of guidance and resources for both students and tutors, including downloadable templates, practice exercises and other tools for students to use in both their preparation and their actual work. Tom Burns is a Senior Lecturer in Learning Development at London Metropolitan University. Sandra Sinfield is Academic Leader in Learning Development at London Metropolitan University.