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Cite Them Right: The Essential Referencing Guide 11ed
Paperback,
26/04/2019,
£13.99
£12.59
This is the leading guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, covering everything from understanding plagiarism and identifying sources to setting out quotations and creating a reference list.
Study Skills Handbook 5ed
Paperback,
14/03/2019,
£15.99
£14.39
Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed.
This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students.
Work Fuel: The Productivity Ninja Guide to Nutrition
Paperback,
07/03/2019,
£8.99
£8.09
Boost performance, improve focus and eat your way to success
Study Success Journal
Paperback,
15/04/2019,
£13.99
£11.99
This interactive study journal places students at the centre of their learning experience and shows them how to develop the skills needed to be successful.
Academic Success: A Student's Guide to Studying at University
Paperback,
30/10/2018,
£14.99
£13.49
This hands-on book introduces students to the demands of university study in a clear and accessible way and helps them to understand what is expected of them.
Macmillan Student Planner 2019-20 : Academic Diary
Paperback,
26/04/2019,
£8.99
£6.50
Formerly published as The Palgrave Student Planner, it contains everything students need to organise their information and time effectively, including study skills advice, week-to-view diary pages, habit trackers, personal finance guidance, timetables, useful contacts and websites, spelling rules, notes pages and much more.
50 Ways to Boost Your Grades
Paperback,
08/05/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
This practical guide presents fifty ways in which students can revitalise their approach to studying and boost their grades.
Critical Thinking Skills for your Education Degree
Paperback,
29/05/2019,
£14.99
£13.49
An essential text for all those undertaking an education or teaching degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for critical thinking, reading and writing.
SAGE Student Planner: Academic Diary 2019-20
13/07/2019,
£8.99
£8.09
Get a head start on the academic year with this handy planner. Helping you get your study and research on track, manage your time and beat your assignment deadlines, you'll be ready to meet every challenge.
Manage Your Money
Paperback,
13/07/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to successfully managing your money as you study, from funding and budgeting to managing your debt.
Find Your Source
Paperback,
13/07/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to finding and assessing good sources for your research assignment or project.
Cite Your Source
Paperback,
13/07/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to understanding referencing, and how to correctly cite sources in your assignments to avoid plagiarism.
Plan Your Essay
Paperback,
13/07/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to planning an academic essay, from setting your structure and developing an argument to staying on topic.
Take Great Notes
Paperback,
13/07/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to taking the best notes, with tips and strategies to get the most out of every lecture or study session.
Think Critically
Paperback,
09/11/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to thinking critically, from reasoning and arguments to spotting bias and avoiding information overload.
Give Great Presentations
Paperback,
29/10/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to giving successful presentations, from preparing material and getting timings right to body language and confidence.
Polish Your Academic Writing
Paperback,
29/10/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to polishing your academic writing, helping you write with impact and get the best grades.
Manage Your Stress
Paperback,
29/10/2019,
£6.99
£6.29
A Super Quick guide to managing your stress while you study, helping you find balance and feel in control.
Writing at University 3ed
Paperback,
01/05/2008,
£20.99
£18.89
Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity.
Studying at a Distance: A guide for students 4ed
Paperback,
16/12/2015,
£26.99
£24.29
The essential guide for all students enrolled on a distance learning course wishing to get the most out of their experience of Higher Education.
Reading Mind: A Cognitive Approach to Understanding How the Mind Reads
Hardback,
21/04/2017,
£20.99
£18.89
Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Global Edition 9ed
Paperback,
24/01/2017,
£51.99
£46.79
Return to Study Handbook: Study Skills for Mature, Distance, and Workplace Learners
Paperback,
03/09/2019,
£14.99
£13.49
Master your lifelong learning and professional development with this essential guide to overcoming challenges, beating procrastination, and successfully managing your studies alongside work, family and other priorities.
Student Eats: Fast, Cheap, Healthy - the best tried-and-tested recipes for students
Paperback,
03/08/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
What you want to eat, what you can actually make?In this book, the author offers hundreds of tried-and-tested ideas to cook with the minimal utensils, no fancy gadgets and affordable ingredients. It includes kitchen kit, starter store cupboard shopping list, her smart meal maths and simple menu plans for one, two, four or more.
How to be a Study Ninja: Study smarter. Focus better. Achieve more.
Paperback,
03/08/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
Struggling with your studies? Overwhelmed by your reading list? Paralysed by procrastination? It's time to think like a Ninja!
Mature Student's Handbook
Paperback,
21/04/2009,
£19.99
£17.99
A practical guide allowing mature students to build on their strengths and overcome challenges. Includes worked examples, exercises and space for recording strategies and successes. Covers areas such as lectures, seminars, reading and note-taking, presentations, writing, exams, time management, finance and careers.
Study Skills Handbook (Simplified Chinese Language Edition)
Paperback,
08/02/2013,
£16.99
£15.29
Available for the first time in simplified Chinese, The Study Skills Handbook helps you to develop the skills you need for higher level study, to obtain a good degree and plan for your future career. An international bestseller, the book is ideal for Chinese-speaking students embarking on a course at an English-speaking institution.
Studying History 4ed
Paperback,
09/11/2016,
£19.99
£17.99
This best-selling guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style. Fully updated throughout, further advice on web-based sources and avoiding plagiarism will equip you with the tools you need to succeed on your course.
Palgrave Study Skills - Smart Thinking: How to Think Conceptually, Design Solutions and Make Decisions
Paperback,
08/04/2016,
£15.99
£14.39
We all have the ability to think conceptually and creatively, but for many of us this potential lies untapped. Smart Thinking will teach you how to generate your own original ideas, create new concepts, assess risk, solve problems and make balanced decisions. Above all, this book will show you how to truly think for yourself.
How to Begin Studying English Literature 4ed
Paperback,
07/06/2016,
£18.99
£17.09
This book has established itself as one of the most popular introductory student guides in the field. The fourth edition has been updated throughout, with a brand new chapter on critics and contexts in essay writing. It shows the reader how to approach literature, featuring chapters on themes, characters, structure, style, irony and analysis.
Writing for Science Students
Paperback,
06/06/2017,
£14.99
£13.49
Writing for Science Students is a practical guide to the techniques you need for accurate, clear and effective writing. This book takes you through each stage of the process, from understanding the requirements of your assignment and planning your research, right through to reading, structuring your writing and editing.
Business Student's Phrase Book: Key Vocabulary for Effective Writing
Paperback,
26/05/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
To write successfully in business - both at university and in the workplace - you need to communicate your ideas clearly and correctly; imprecise or incorrect word use will lessen the clarity and credibility of your work. This book gives you an accessible `way in' to the words and phrases you will need to use in essays, case studies and reports.
Studying in English: Strategies for Success in Higher Education
Paperback,
04/06/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
Are you studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English? If so, this is the book for you. It's full of examples, ideas, activities and good advice to help you improve your English and make the most of your university experience, whether you are abroad or taking university classes in English at home.
Student's Guide to Peer Mentoring: Get More From Your University Experience
Paperback,
24/05/2017,
£14.99
£13.49
Whether you already work as a student mentor or are considering becoming one, this book will serve as an indispensable companion and will help you to make the most of your mentoring experience.
Get Sorted: How to make the most of your student experience
Paperback,
03/05/2015,
£12.99
£11.69
- There are a host of useful illustrations, diagrams, checklists, exercises and real student stories to help you get the most from the book.- It's easy to find your way around the chapters so you can pick the bits that are most relevant for you.
Studying Law 4ed
Paperback,
23/07/2014,
£21.99
£19.79
Studying Law introduces students to the fundamental legal skills that they will need to successfully study the subject, such as case analysis, legislative interpretation, problem solving and essay writing, and to the core Law subjects themselves and the distinctions between them.
Palgrave Study Skills - Work-Based Learning Student Handbook 2ed
Paperback,
01/05/2015,
£18.99
£17.09
This book will help work-based students to successfully navigate academia. It is a hands-on guide for learners, helping them to get the most out of their university experience. Real-life case studies and useful activities are embedded throughout, illuminating the routes to university qualifications based on workplace activity.
Literature Review
Paperback,
04/09/2008,
£18.99
£17.09
Written in user-friendly language, this resource offers master's and doctoral level students in education and the social sciences a road map to developing and writing an effective literature review for a research project, thesis, or dissertation.
QUALITATIVE INQUIRY AND RESEARCH DESIGN :
Paperback,
08/05/2012,
£39.99
£35.99
The Third Edition continues to provide a crystal clear yet in-depth guide to help researchers navigate the complexity of qualitative inquiry
Writing for University 2ed
Paperback,
23/03/2016,
£6.99
£6.29
This concise, handy guide demystifies academic writing, providing students with real insight into writing well at university. Direct and practical advice allows students to gain the confidence, knowledge and tools to hit the ground running from their first year of study. Well-presented, featuring lively illustrations.
How To Succeed At University
Paperback,
18/03/2009,
£15.99
£14.39
A structured and supportive approach to developing a student's learning and achievement. The book helps the reader plan for their own personal, educational and career development.
Surviving Your Dissertation
Paperback,
23/05/2007,
£29.99
£26.99
Using examples from a wide range of disciplines, the authors give readers expert advice on the entire dissertation process. The entire text has been updated with new examples, and there is also an up-to-the-minute discussion of online research and the use of software packages.
Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia 2ed
Paperback,
25/04/2012,
£19.99
£17.99
Full of advice on topics such as note taking, reading strategies and exam technique, this fully revised and updated edition motivates, inspires and guides dyslexic students through their college studies.
Communication in Everyday Life
Paperback,
18/03/2014,
£73.00
£65.70
An alternate version of the Communication in Everyday Life, this version includes four public speaking chapters with comprehensive coverage on preparing and delivering effective informative, persuasive, and special occasion presentations, in addition to practical instruction on communicating interpersonally, in groups, and with technology.
Doing and Writing Action Research
Paperback,
18/04/2009,
£23.99
£21.59
Following on from the authors' extremely popular books on Action Research, this book deals with the core issues involved in writing-up Action Research Projects.
Research Methodology
Paperback,
16/11/2010,
£29.99
£26.99
This new edition of a bestseller is popular with international students and those looking for step-by-step guidance to help them through their research project.
Qualitative Research 3ed
Paperback,
17/11/2010,
£31.99
£28.79
Draws on a stellar list of leading qualitative researchers, each of whom is writing on their own specialized area in qualitative research, but doing so in a way that is clear and accessible to students and those new to the field of qualitative methods.
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