Essential for students studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics, this book offers practical advice on key study skills such as reading and note taking, as well as exercises and activities specifically based around scientific subjects.Unique to this study guide is the special Maths Help section offering quick reference on essential mathematics techniques.Other topics include:* Using a PC to help studying, including conferencing and the Internet;* Working with numbers and symbols;* Observing and experimenting;* Working with diagrams;* Writing in a scientific mode including using scientific vocabulary;* Preparing for examinations.