Becoming a Master Student, Eighth Edition [Paperback]

David B. Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997 | ISBN-10: 0395830540 | ISBN-13: 978-0395830543 | Edition: 8th

Becoming a Master Student provides study skills and information about individual learning styles that help students succeed. Technology coverage has been updated, and includes information on using the Internet and World Wide Web as resources.

Product Details

• Paperback: 346 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH); 8th edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395830540
• ISBN-13: 978-0395830543
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,560,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best study skills book for H.S. students I've seen!, July 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Becoming a Master Student, Eighth Edition (Paperback)

I have used this text for the past 4 years in grades 9-12 as a primary text for a study skills course for students with moderate learning disabilites and have met much success with it. It is varied, easy-to-read, concree and has tons of suggestions. It also provides a journal component whereby students can document previous patterns/perceptions and present attitudes and integrate suggested study tips within their study habits. We haven't finished all the chapters, but we have covered most of them.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best book on study skills I've seen., April 14, 1998

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Gary Harr, Ph.D. ([e-mail]) (earthlink) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming a Master Student, Eighth Edition (Paperback)

We use this text in our student success courses and our students love it. It is informative and motivating, even fun! I have a Ph.D. and I still learned some things when I read this book. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to increase their chances of college and career success.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to study that no one taught you!, August 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Becoming a Master Student, Eighth Edition (Paperback)

Have you spent endless hours in class and studying at home with less than desireable effects? Maybe you are a terrific student but would like to know some tips for getting the facts to stick a little better? Perhaps you're lacking a few basic easy skills that will help you master your mind.

"Becoming a Master Student" is a great book for students of all skill levels and ages. The pages are filled with brief 'articles' describing techniques that if applied can help with everything from having your study area designed correctly for you to basics in note takeing and preparing for exams. This can be used in an instrutional setting or as a self-paced learning guide at home.

I first encountered this book in a college prep course in high school. Now working in the 'real world' I've found this book has great practical applications to the working world as well.

Buy this book for yourself and everyone you know. Students can use this to build great skills for the future and those already in the workforce can learn some new tricks to old problems. Check it out!