Student Procrastination

Seize the Day and Get More Work Done

Michael Tefula

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
17 April 2014

Higher & further education, tertiary education; Study & learning skills: general

Series: Student to Student

Provides research based advice and practical suggestions to help students beat procrastination and perform better at university or college. Written by a recent graduate, the author gives students a chance to explore the root causes of procrastination and some of the best ways of eliminating it. With a combination of theory, practice, and case study stories and tips from other students, this book will help students seize the date and get more work done.

By: Michael Tefula
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 190mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 162g
ISBN: 9781137312457
ISBN 10: 1137312459
Series: Student to Student
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 17 April 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. Introduction 2. What is Procrastination? 3. Probability of Payoff 4. Pursuit of Pleasure 5. Prevention of Pain 6. Postponement of Punishment (Or Payoff) 7. Competent and Confident 8. Motivation 9. Willpower 10. Focus and Attention 11. Goals and Planning 12. Counterintuitive Strategies 13. Conclusion Appendix 1: Student Tips Montage Appendix 2: Infographic – The Four Ps of Procrastination Acknowledgements Bibliography and Further Reading Index.

Michael Tefula is a former student of the University of Birmingham, UK. He is the author of How to Get a First: Insights and Advice From a First-Class Graduate.

Reviews for Student Procrastination: Seize the Day and Get More Work Done

""I have already mentioned this book to several students and academics that are very excited about it. I think the subject is something that needs to be addressed from a student stand point and this publication does just that."" - Andy Gibson, Student at Kingston University, UK