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Books on Study Skills

A selection available in the Library

General study skills These guides provide general introductions to essential skills for studying at university, covering topics such as learning strategies, critical thinking, making the most of lectures and seminars, reading and note taking, memory techniques, time management, and coping with stress and anxiety.
Allan, B. Study skills for business and management students (2009) 658.00711 ALL Barnes, R. Successful study for degrees (3rd ed. 2005) 378.170281 BAR Bates, C. & Matthewman, A. Studying arts and humanities (2009) 378.170281 BAT Becker, L. How to manage your arts, humanities and social science degree (2002) 378.17028 BEC Becker, L. How to manage your science and technology degree (2003) 378.198 BEC Bedford, D. & Wilson, E. Study skills for foundation degrees (2006) 378.170281 BED Benjamin, J. R. A student's guide to history (11th ed. 2010) 907.1 BEN Bowell, T. & Kemp, G. Critical Thinking: a concise guide (2002) 160 BOW (also available as ebook) Branston, G. & Stafford R. The media student's book (4th ed. 2006) 302.23 BRA Burns, T. & Sinfield, S. Essential study skills: the complete guide to success at university (2003) 378.170281 BUR Clarke, A. IT skills for successful study (2005) 378.170281 CLA Cottrell, S. The Study Skills Handbook (3rd ed. 2008) 371.30281 COT Davies, M. Study skills for international postgraduates (2011) 378.170281 DAV Dawson, C. Learning how to study again: a practical guide to study skills for mature students returning to education or distance learning (2004) 374.130281 DAW Deane, M. & Borg, E. Critical thinking and analysis (2011) 001.2 DEA Dembo, M. H. & Seli, H. Motivation and learning strategies for college success (3rd ed. 2008) 378.198 DEM Donald, S. Study skills for language students: a practical guide (2001) 400 DON Donnelly, M. & Norton, C. Doing history (2011) 907 DON Fairbairn, G. J. & Winch, C. Reading, writing and reasoning (3rd ed. 2010) 428.40711 FAI Finch, G. How to study linguistics (2nd ed. 2003) 410.71 FIN Godfrey, J. Reading and making notes (2010) 371.30281 GOD Griseri, P. & Wisdom, J. Studying business at MBA and Masters level (2009) 650.0711 GRI Hartley, P. & Dawson, M. Success in groupwork (2010) 371.36 HAR Heffernan, T. M. The students guide to studying psychology (3rd ed. 2005) 150.711 HEF Hoult, E. Learning support: a guide for mature students (2006) 374.0019 HOU Levin, P. Conquer study stress! (2007) 378.170281 LEV Marsh, N. How to begin to study English literature (2001) 820.09 MAR Metcalfe, M. Reading critically at university (2006) 378.170281 MET (also available as ebook) Millican, P. & Heritage J. Studying science: a guide to undergraduate success (2009) 507.1141 MIL Moore, S. et al. The ultimate study skills handbook (2010) 378.170281 ULT Moust, J. Introduction to problem-based learning (2007) 371.39 MOU Northedge, A. The good study guide (2005) 378.170281 NOR Palmer, R. Studying for success (3rd ed. 2004) 371.30281 PAL Race, P. How to get a good degree (2nd ed. 2007) 378.198 RAC Robbins, S. Science study skills (2009) 507 ROB Stokes, J. How to do media and cultural studies (2003) 302.23 STO Talbot, C. Studying at a distance (2nd ed. 2007) 378.175 TAL Tittle, P. Critical thinking (2011) 160 TIT Wallace, M. Critical reading and writing for postgraduates (2011) 378.170281 WAL Williams, K. Getting critical (2009) 370.152 WIL

Writing essays, reports and theses These resources offer practical advice and guidance on how to develop and improve your academic writing skills.
Allison, B. The student's guide to preparing dissertations and theses (2nd ed. 2004) 808.066378 ALL American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed. 2010) 808.06615 PUB Bailey, S. Academic writing: a handbook for international students (2011) 428.24 BAI (previous ed. available as ebook) Bailey, S. Academic writing for international students of business (2011) 808.06665021 BAI Barnet, S. A short guide to writing about art (9th ed. 2008) 808.0667 BAR Barrass, R. Scientists must write: guide to better writing for scientists, engineers and students (2002) 808.0666 BAR Bentley, T. Report writing in business: the effective communication of information (Revised ed. 2002) 808.066658 BEN Biggam, J. Succeeding with your master's dissertation (2nd ed. 2011) 808.066 BIG Burton, S. & Steane, P. Surviving your thesis (2004) 808.066 SUR Corrigan, T. A short guide to writing about film (2001) 808.066791 COR Creme, P. Writing at university: a guide for students (2nd ed. 2003) 808.042 CRE (also available as ebook) Deane, M. Academic research, writing and referencing (2010) 808.02 DEA Field, A. & Hole, G. How to design and report experiments (2nd ed. 2011) 150.72 FIE Godwin, J. Planning your essay (2009) 808.02 GOD Lester, J. D., Sr & Lester, J. D., Jr. Writing research papers: a complete guide (2005) 808.042 LES Levin, P. Write great essays! (2nd ed. 2009) 808.066 LEV (also available as ebook) Levin, P. Excellent dissertations! (2nd ed. 2011) 808.066378 LEV) Matthews, J. Successful scientific writing: a step-bystep guide for the biological and medical sciences (3rd ed. 2008) 808.06661 MAT Murray, N. & Hughes, G. Writing up your university assignments and research projects (2008) 808.066 MUR Murray, R. The handbook of academic writing: a fresh approach (2006) 808.066 MUR Murray, R. How to write a thesis (3rd ed. 2011) 808.066 MUR Neville, C. How to improve your assignment results (2009) 808.066378 NEV O'Riordan, D. Technical report writing today (8th ed. 2002) 808.0666 RIO Parsons, T. & Knight, P. How to do your dissertation in geography and related disciplines (2nd ed. 2005) 808.06691 PAR Peck, J. & Coyle, M. The student's guide to writing: grammar, punctuation and spelling (2005) 428 PEC Peck, J. & Coyle, M. Write it right (2005) 808.042 PEC Redman, P. Good essay writing: a social sciences guide (4th ed. 2011) 808.0663 RED Rose, J. The mature student's guide to writing (2nd ed. 2007) 808.06637 ROS Silbergh, D. Doing dissertations in politics: a student's guide (2001) 808.06632 SIL Sinclair, C. Grammar (2nd ed. 2010) 425 SIN Smith, K., Todd, M. & Waldman, J. Doing your undergraduate social science dissertation (2009) 300.72 SMI Soles, D. The academic essay: how to plan, draft, revise and write essays (2nd ed. 2005) 808.066 SOL Strong, S. How to write law essays and exams (3rd ed. 2010) 808.06634 STR Vaughn, L. Writing philosophy: a student's guide to writing philosophy essays (2006) 808.0661 VAU Van Emden, J. & Becker, L. Effective communication for arts and humanities students (2003) 808.0666 VAN Van Emden, J. Effective communication for science and technology (2001) 808.0666 VAN Webley, L. Legal writing (2nd ed. 2010) 808.06634 WEB (1st ed. 2005 also available as ebook) Woolf, J. Writing about literature (2005) 808.066809 WOO

Taking exams exams and and giving giving presentations presentations Taking These guides guides offer offer advice advice on on all all aspects aspects of of exams exams and and presentations, presentations, covering covering topics topics such such as as effective effective These revision strategies, strategies, managing managing stress stress and and anxiety, anxiety, and and keeping keeping your your audience audience engaged engaged and and involved. involved. revision
Barrass, R. Speaking for yourself (New ed. 2006) 808.51 BAR Billingham, J. Giving presentations (2003) 658.452 BIL Davis, M. Scientific Papers and presentations (2005) 501.4 DAV Evans, M. Exams are easy when you know how (2002) 371.30281 EVA Levin, P. & Topping, G. Perfect presentations! (2006) 808.51 LEV (also available as ebook) Levin, P. Sail through exams! preparing for traditional exams for undergraduates and taught postgraduates (2004) 371.30281 LEV McVea, H. & Crumper, P. Exam skills for law students (2nd ed. 2006) 349.41 MCV Murray, R. How to survive your viva: defending a thesis in an oral examination (2nd ed. 2009) 371.26 MUR

Stott, R. Speaking your mind: oral presentation and seminar skills (2001) 808.51 SPE Tracy, E. Students guide to exam success (2006) 378.166 TRA Van Emden, J. & Becker, L. Presentation skills for students (2004) 808.51 VAN

Walters, D. E. Scientists must speak: bringing presentations to life (2002) 808.510886 WAL Zanders E. Presentation skills for scientists: a practical guide (2010) 808.510245 ZAN

Basic maths and statistics Skills in mathematics and statistics are essential across a range of subject areas in both the social and natural sciences. These books will introduce you to mathematical and statistical basics and offer guidance on their application in different academic disciplines.
Croft, A. & Davison, R. Foundation maths (4th ed. 2006) 510 CRO Field, A. Discovering statistics using SPSS (3rd ed. 2009) 519.50285536 FIE Kahn, P. Studying mathematics and its applications (2001) 510 KAH Lawler, G. Understanding maths: basic mathematics explained (3rd ed. 2006) 510 LAW Lyons, L. All you wanted to know about mathematics but were afraid to ask: mathematics for science students Vols. 1 & 2 (1995/1998) 510 LYO Rugg, G. Using statistics: a gentle introduction (2007) 001.422 RUG Open University. Introduction to mathematics and computer skills (1999) 510 INT Page, S., Berry, J. & Hampson, H. Mathematics: A second start (1996) 512.1 PAG Phoenix, D. Introductory mathematics for the life sciences (1997) 510 PHO Tebbutt, P. Basic mathematics for chemists (1998) 510.24541 TEB

Law Law students need to develop a broad range of skills in order to succeed in their studies and professional careers. These guides offer practical tips and advice to help you develop essential law study skills, covering topics such as: legal method and reasoning; how to find, read and analyse a variety of legal materials; and how to cite legal resources.
Askey, S. & McLeod, I. Studying law (3rd ed. 2011) 340.071141 ASK Bradney, A. How to study law (6th ed. 2010) 340.07 HOW Clinch, P. Using a law library: a student's guide to legal research skills (2001) 340.072041 CLI Clinch, P. Legal information: what it is and where to find it (2nd ed. 2000) 340.07 CLI Fox, M. Learning legal skills (1999) 340.07 FOX French, D. How to cite legal authorities (1996) 340.148 FRE Hanson, S. Legal method, skills and reasoning (2010) 349.42 HAN Holborn, G. Butterworths legal research guide (2nd ed. 2001) 340.072 HOL Holland, J. & Webb, J. Learning legal rules: a students guide to legal method and reasoning (7th ed. 2010) 340.07 HOL Powell, D. & Teare, E. Writing for law (2010) 808.06634 POW Stott, D. Legal Research (1998) 340.072042 STO Thomas, P. Dane & Thomas: how to use a law library: an introduction to legal skills (4th ed. 2001) 340.072 THO Winterton, J. Information sources in law (1997) 340.07204 INF

Research These resources have been selected to cover all the essential aspects of academic research. Primarily aimed at postgraduate students, but also useful for undergraduates and others who have to carry out a research project as part of their studies, they include guides on managing your research project, research methods, and general advice on becoming an academic researcher.
Becker, L. How to manage your postgraduate course (2004) 378.155 BEC Bell, J. Doing your research project: a guide for firsttime researchers in education, health and social science (5th ed. 2010) 370.72 BEL (4th edition available as ebook) Bell, J. & Opie, C. Learning from research: getting more from your data (2002) 300.72 BEL Bennett, J. Evaluation methods in research (2003) 001.4 BEN Bentley, P. The PhD application handbook (2006) 378.1550941 BEN Berry, R. The research project: how to write it (5th ed. 2004) 808.066 BER Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. & Tight, M. How to research (4th ed. 2010) 001.42 BLA (3rd ed. available as ebook)

Brew, A. The nature of research (2001) 001.4 BRE (also available as ebook) Clines, R. Research writing simplified: a documentation guide (2003) 371.30281 CLI Coombes, H. Research using IT (2001) 300.72 COO Corbin, J. Basics of qualitative research: techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory (2008) 300.72 STR Dawson, C. Practical research methods: a user-friendly guide to mastering research techniques and projects (2002) 001.42 DAW Denscombe, M. The good research guide: for smallscale social research projects (3rd ed. 2007) 300.72 DEN (also available as ebook) Finn, J. Getting a PhD: an action plan to help you manage your research, your supervisor, and your project (2005) 378.24 FIN Hart, C. Doing a literature search: a comprehensive guide for the social sciences (2001) 025.524 HAR Leonard, D. A womans guide to doctoral studies (2001) 378.2 LEO Litosseliti, L. Using focus groups in research (2003) 001.433 LIT Oliver, P. The students guide to research ethics (2nd ed. 2010) 001.4 OLI

Petre, M. & Rugg, G. The unwritten rules of PhD research (2nd ed. 2010) 378.240941 RUG Phillips, E. How to get a PhD: a handbook for students and their supervisors (5th ed. 2010) 378.24 PHI Potter, S. Doing postgraduate research (2nd ed. 2006) 001.42 DOI Powell, S. Returning to study for a research degree (2008) 378.1550941 POW Rudestam, K. Surviving your dissertation (3rd ed. 2007) 808.02 RUD Silverman, D. Doing qualitative research: a practical handbook (3rd ed. 2010) 300.72 SIL Thomas, G. Doing research (2011) 378.170281 THO Tinkler, P. & Jackson C. The doctoral examination process: a handbook for students, examiners and supervisors (2004) 378.1550941 TIN Williams, K. et al. Planning your PhD (2010) 378.24 PLA Wisker, G. Postgraduate research handbook: succeed with your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD (2nd ed. 2008) 001.4024375 WIS Woods, P. Successful writing for qualitative researchers (2nd ed. 2006) 808.066001 WOO

Citing your references Knowing how to cite your references and produce bibliographies is an essential academic skill. It enables your reader to find the material you have consulted, allows you to demonstrate the breadth of your reading, and most importantly is essential in order to avoid plagiarism. These books offer clear, accessible guides to referencing, covering the most common citation styles.
Bosworth, D. Citing your references: a guide for authors of journal articles and students writing theses and dissertations (3rd ed. 2004) 025 BOS Lipson, C. Cite right: a quick guide to citation styles MLA, APA, Chicago, the sciences, professions and more (2006) 808.027 LIP Neville, C. The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism (2nd ed. 2010) 808.027 NEV Pears, R. & Shields, G. Cite them right: referencing made easy (2004) 808.027 PEA Williams, K. & Carroll, J. Referencing & understanding plagiarism (2009) 808.02 WIL

Using the internet The internet provides a wealth of resources for students and researchers but it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start and how to ensure the information you find online is credible. These books provide clear guidelines.
Bradley, P. Advanced Internet searcher's handbook (3rd ed. 2004) 025.04 BRA Browner, S. Literature and the Internet: a guide for students, teachers and scholars (2000) 802.85 BRO Cooke, A. A guide to finding quality information on the Internet: selection and evaluation strategies (2001) 025.04 COO Dussart, G. Biosciences on the Internet: a student's guide (2002) 025.0657 DUS Gilbert, S. How to be a successful online student (2001) 371.3344678 GIL Hewson, C. Internet research methods: a practical guide for the social and behavioural sciences (2003) 300.72 INT Levene, M. An introduction to search engines and web navigation (2nd ed. 2010) 025.04 LEV Race, P. 500 tips for open and online learning (2005) 371.35 RAC Radford, M., Barnes, S. & Barr, L. Web research: selecting, evaluating, and citing (2nd ed. 2006) 025.04 RAD Whittaker, J. The Internet: the basics (2002) 004.678 WHI 08/12