{"product_id":"how-to-get-a-first","title":"How To Get A First","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this informative guide, Thomas Dixon argues that you do not have to be a genius to get a first at university. He sets out to de-mystify first-class degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences, clearly articulating the difference between the excellent and the merely competent in undergraduate work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis concise, no-nonsense guidebook will give prospective and current students advice on teaching and learning styles that prevail in university and on how to manage their two most important resources - their time and their lecturers. In an accessible and entertaining style, the author looks at subjects such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaking the transition from school to university\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping transferable skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaking use of lectures and seminars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing libraries and the Internet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enote-taking, essays, seminars and presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommon mistakes to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting with clarity and style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erevision and examinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with many examples from a range of academic disciplines, \u003cem\u003eHow to Get a First \u003c\/em\u003eis an all-purpose guide to success in academic life. Visit the companion website \u003cem\u003ewww.getafirst.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57310531617150,"sku":"NW9780415317337","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780415317337.jpg?v=1778550105","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/how-to-get-a-first","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}