Study Like a Champ
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Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD, is professor of psychological science and associate vice provost and executive director for the Center for Teaching and Learning at Oregon State University. Dr. Gurung is a social psychologist whose work focuses on improving teaching and learning, and he has published over 120 articles in peer-reviewed journals and coauthored/coedited 15 books.
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By Regan A. R. Gurung and John Dunlosky
Publication date: January 2023
ISBN: 978-1-4338-4017-3
$22.99
The Psychology-Based Guide to
“Grade A” Study Habits
Cognitive science has revealed the hidden secrets of what really works for studying. This engaging, student-friendly book debunks major myths about studying and provides practical tips for how students can learn to study smarter, not harder.
Written by psychologists who are experts in the science of study habits, this book outlines clear steps students can use throughout their high school and college careers to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning.
Numerous examples and self-assessments will help students apply these strategies to their own unique situations to help them create and maintain habits that foster life-long learning.
John Dunlosky, PhD, is professor and director of SOLE Center in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University. Dr. Dunlosky's research program has focused on understanding components of self-regulated learning, and a major goal of all facets of his research involves developing techniques to improve student learning and achievement across multiple domains.
Watch Study Like a Champ authors Dr. Regan Gurung and Dr. John Dunlosky discuss how educators can provide new college students with the tools they need to thrive in higher education.
“This book should be essential reading for high school and college students, among others. The authors, both experts in their field, write in an informal way about how to plan to study, how to study, and how to assess the effects of study to prepare for evaluations. Reading this book will prepare students to master various types of subject matter in any level of education.”
—Henry L. Roediger, III, PhD, James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
“This is the perfect book to help undergraduate students learn to learn without excess baggage. The book is clear, concise, and focused, and the authors—two scholar–teachers—write in an engaging, accessible style that will help readers master practices and strategies that really do work. Teachers of introductory-level courses: Take note!”
—Dana S. Dunn, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA
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