Table of Contents

About This Planner and Diary Dates, Contacts and Services Year Planner 2014-15 Calendar 2015-16 Notable Dates and Bank Holidays 2015-16 Key Dates Birthdays and Events to Remember Personal Details Work/Work Experience Details University/College Details Emergency Contacts, Known Allergies and Medical Conditions Tutor Contact Details Contact Details for University/College Services Quick Telephone Numbers Essential and Local Services Useful Contacts and Websites Addresses and Contact Details Meetings: Societies, Clubs, Sports, Choirs, etc. Diary Pages: August 2014-September 2015 'To Do' Pages Notes Pages Academic and Reference University/College Speak Time Management Revision and Exams Managing Stress Quick Check: Conventions for Academic Study Quick Check: Conventions for Academic Writing Quick Check: Which is Which? Quick Check: Spelling Rules Quick Check: Use of Apostrophe Quick Check: 111 Spelling Troublemakers Common Symbols and Abbreviations Greek Alphabet/ The NATO Phonetic Alphabet Roman Numerals; Prime Numbers Astrological Signs; Chinese Animal Years; Wedding Anniversaries International Information Life Organisers Journey Planner Take with me/Bring home again CV Building: Record of Achievements Maximise Your Career Opportunities Managing Your Money and Personal Finances Money Saving Tips Standard Shopping List Conversion Factors (Metric and Imperial) International Clothes and Shoes Conversion Charts Laundry Symbols; Cooking Temperatures Recommended Safe Limits of Alcohol Consumption '5 A Day' - Fruit and Vegetable Portions Understanding nutritional information on food packaging Recipes: Meals in Minutes Study Organisers Tips from Tutors Recommended Reading Library Books on Reserve Exam Dates and Assignment Deadlines Revision Timetables Record of Marks Week-To-View Term/Semester Timetables

About the Author

Stella Cottrell is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at the University of East London, UK. This position sees a return to the University of East London for Stella where she previously spent ten years working in educational development. Prior to her current position, Stella was Director for Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, UK. She has an international reputation for teaching and learning with her publications for staff and students being used by universities and colleges around the world. First published in 1999, The Study Skills Handbook is now in its 4th edition and has sold more than 3/4 million copies worldwide. Stella has authored a number of other bestselling study skills guides as part of the Palgrave Study Skills series including Critical Thinking Skills and The Palgrave Student Planner. Palgrave's interactive e-learning study skills resource, skills4studycampus, is also based on her work.