
Excelling at University
Academic Literacies and the Development of Graduate Identity
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 15. December 2025
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-032-10240-5 (ISBN)
Description
How do you excel at university? What do you need to do in order to exceed your own expectations when it comes to your academic performance? How do you make the most of your learning experience at university so that you can develop the most valuable attributes employers look for in graduates?
This book provides a wealth of guidance on how to excel at university by engaging effectively with all aspects of the university learning experience. Covering tutors' expectations for how you learn on your programme of study, understanding the role of assessment in learning, the need to engage critically with academic sources, and effective research practice, it offers practical support on how to get the most out of the learning experience. It also includes guidance on different modes of learning, such as collaborative work on group projects, and practice- and work-based learning. Chapters adopt a fresh approach to the traditional guidance by moving beyond the 'how' to do something to explore the 'why', addressing such questions as why your tutors want you to be able to write confidently across different genres of writing, and why these competencies have an influence on your ability to excel.
This must-read guide will open up your tutors' expectations for how you should engage with the learning on your course. It offers a fresh, up-to-date, and innovative perspective on learning at university for all those new to or already engaged in higher education.
This book provides a wealth of guidance on how to excel at university by engaging effectively with all aspects of the university learning experience. Covering tutors' expectations for how you learn on your programme of study, understanding the role of assessment in learning, the need to engage critically with academic sources, and effective research practice, it offers practical support on how to get the most out of the learning experience. It also includes guidance on different modes of learning, such as collaborative work on group projects, and practice- and work-based learning. Chapters adopt a fresh approach to the traditional guidance by moving beyond the 'how' to do something to explore the 'why', addressing such questions as why your tutors want you to be able to write confidently across different genres of writing, and why these competencies have an influence on your ability to excel.
This must-read guide will open up your tutors' expectations for how you should engage with the learning on your course. It offers a fresh, up-to-date, and innovative perspective on learning at university for all those new to or already engaged in higher education.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
9 s/w Abbildungen, 9 s/w Zeichnungen, 9 s/w Tabellen
9 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 9 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
475 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-10240-5 (9781032102405)
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Chris Dennis | Stuart Abbott
Excelling at University
Academic Literacies and the Development of Graduate Identity
Book
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1st Edition
Routledge
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Chris Dennis | Stuart Abbott
Excelling at University
Academic Literacies and the Development of Graduate Identity
E-Book
12/2025
Routledge
€24.99
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Chris Dennis | Stuart Abbott
Excelling at University
Academic Literacies and the Development of Graduate Identity
E-Book
12/2025
Routledge
€24.99
Available for download
Persons
Chris Dennis is an Academic Skills Specialist at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
Stuart Abbott is an Academic Skills Specialist at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
Stuart Abbott is an Academic Skills Specialist at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
Author
Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Excelling at university: mindset, motivation and goals
Chapter 3: Defining 'learning' at university
Chapter 4: Becoming a self-regulating learner
Chapter 5: Understanding assessment
Chapter 6: Making effective use of feedback
Chapter 7: Research: developing effective search strategies
Chapter 8: Critical thought and developing a critical edge in writing
Chapter 9: Writing for assessment
Chapter 10: Academic integrity and referencing
Chapter 11: Creating effective presentations and working in groups
Chapter 12: Learning by doing: practice- and work-based learning
Chapter 13: Revision and exam strategies
Chapter 14: Conclusion: Becoming a graduate
Chapter 2: Excelling at university: mindset, motivation and goals
Chapter 3: Defining 'learning' at university
Chapter 4: Becoming a self-regulating learner
Chapter 5: Understanding assessment
Chapter 6: Making effective use of feedback
Chapter 7: Research: developing effective search strategies
Chapter 8: Critical thought and developing a critical edge in writing
Chapter 9: Writing for assessment
Chapter 10: Academic integrity and referencing
Chapter 11: Creating effective presentations and working in groups
Chapter 12: Learning by doing: practice- and work-based learning
Chapter 13: Revision and exam strategies
Chapter 14: Conclusion: Becoming a graduate