How to Study [Mass Market Paperback]

Harry Maddox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 1983

Whether you are studying at a university, college, evening classes, or high school, this essential book will help you to work without supervision and to realize your full potential. With special sections on writing correct English and a helpful review of basic mathematics, this little book goes a long way to giving you the confidence you seek to do well in school.

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Whether you are studying at a university, college, evening classes, or high school, this essential book will help you to work without supervision and to realize your full potential. With special sections on writing correct English and a helpful review of basic mathematics, this little book goes a long way to giving you the confidence you seek to do well in school.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Fawcett (April 12, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449300110
• ISBN-13: 978-0449300114
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,263,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece., April 30, 2001

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Vijay Madhavapeddi (Santa Clara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Study (Mass Market Paperback)

I have had this book for a long time. I still refer to it frequently, not to refresh my memory, but to enjoy the writing and to get inspiration to study harder. This book has everything from making plans, timetables and motivation to the impact of smoking and exercise on study. It outlines the best known methods for studying both subjects like english literature and mathematics. I am surprised that this book has gone out of print. Read it even if you are not a student. Everyone of us needs to learn things and this book will make it easier.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book of my life, June 4, 2001

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J.Swaminathan (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Study (Mass Market Paperback)

30 years back when my college grades were showing a downward trend, I approached my professor for help. He recommended this book. For a month I searched for this book throughout the city where I lived. Finally, I got a copy from the second-hand book shop for Indian Rupees 1.50(USD 0.15 - converted at the rate prevailed 30 years back). This book changed my entire life. I followed the book like a Bible. Needless to say, I came out from the college with flying colours! I gifted this book to a close friend. I wish I kept a copy for the sake of my sons. A really wonderful book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, September 14, 2003

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Martin Sylvester (Derbyshire, England) - See all my reviews
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I entered the seminary after seven years at work, and I felt it wise to prepare for the daunting task of embarking on six years of full time study. The advice in Maddox's excellent book was exactly what I needed.

Did it work? Judge for yourself. I was one of five students chosen as guinea pigs for a new STB/MA course overseen by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, doing the degree work on top of the regular seminary coursework. I passed cum laude.

It seems to me that academic success is made up of three factors: intelligence, application, and skill. I don't see how you can make yourself more intelligent. How hard you work is up to you. Working hard unskillfully might make you feel virtuous, but it's mostly a waste. Harry Maddox can help you acquire the study skills which turn effort into effect.