Study Skills Books in the Library

This list is a selection of the study skills books available in the Library.
General Study Skills | Writing | Exams and Presentations | Basic Maths | Law | Research | Citing References | Using the Internet | Guide to Information Sources

General Study Skills

• Allan, B. Study skills for business and management students (2009) 658.00711 ALL
• Barnes, R. Successful study for degrees (3^rd ed. 2005) 378.170281 BAR
• Barrass, R. Study!: a guide to effective learning, revision, and examination techniques (2^nd ed. 2002) 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 distance and open learning course (2004) 371.35 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 (11^th ed. 2010) 907.1 BEN
• Bowell, T. and Kemp, G. Critical Thinking: a concise guide (2002) 160 BOW (also available as e-book)
• Branston, G. and Stafford R. The media student’s book (4^th ed. 2006) 302.23 BRA
• Burns, T. and 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 (3^rd 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 (3^rd 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. Reading at University: a guide for students (2001) 428.40711 FAI
• Fairbairn, G. J. & Winch, C. Reading, writing and reasoning (3^rd ed. 2010) 428.40711 FAI
• Finch, G. How to study linguistics (2^nd ed. 2003) 410.71 FIN
• Gatrell, C. Managing part-time study: a guide undergraduates and postgraduates (2006) 378.1980941 GAT [MISSING since April 2010]
• Godfrey, J. Reading and making notes (2010) 371.30281 GOD
• Griseri, P. & Wisdom, J. Studying business at MBA and Masters level (2007) 650.0711 GRI
• Hartley, P. & Dawson, M. Success in groupwork (2010) 371.36 HAR
• Heffernan, T.M. The student’s guide to studying psychology (3^rd 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
• McIlroy, D. Studying @ university: how to be a successful student (2003) 378.170281 MCI
• Metcalfe, M. Reading critically at university (2006)  378.170281 MET (also available as e-book)
• 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
• Moore, S. and Murphy, M. How to be a student: 100 great ideas and practical habits for students everywhere (2005) 378.198 MOO
• Moran, A. Managing your own learning at university: a practical guide (2000)        378.170281 MOR
• 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 (3^rd ed. 2004) 371.30281 PAL
• Race, P. How to get a good degree (2^nd ed. 2007) 378.198 RAC
• Robbins, S. Science study skills (2009) 507 ROB
• Shand, J. Arguing well (2000) 168 SHA
• 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
• Turner, J. How to study: a short introduction (2002) 378.170281 TUR
• Wallace, M. Critical reading and writing for postgraduates (2011) 378.170281 WAL
• Walmsley, B. Teach yourself good study skills (2006) 371.30281 WAL
• Williams, K. Getting critical (2009) 370.152 WIL

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Writing Essays, Reports and Theses

• Allison, B. The students 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 an e-book)
• 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
• Barnet, S. A short guide to writing about literature (8th ed. 2000) 808.0668 BAR
• Barrass, R. Scientists must write: guide to better writing for scientists, engineers and students (2002) 808.0666 BAR
• Behrens, S. J. Grammar (2010) 428.2 BEH
• Beall, H. A short guide to writing about chemistry (2nd ed. 2000) 540.14 BEA
• 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
• Bond, A. Your Master's thesis (2nd ed. 2006) 808.066 YOU
• Brause, R. Writing your doctoral dissertation: invisible rules for success (2000) 808.02 BRA
• Brewer, R.C. Your PhD thesis: how to plan, draft, revise and edit your thesis (2007) 808.066378 BRE
• Burton, S and Steane, P. Surviving your thesis (2004) 808.066 SUR
• Corrigan, T. A short guide to writing about film (2001) 808.066792 COR
• Creme, P. Writing at university: a guide for students (3rd ed. 2008) 808.042 CRE (also available as e-book)
• Deane, M. Academic research, writing and referencing (2010) 808.02 DEA
• Dunleavy, P. Authoring a PhD: how to plan, draft, write and finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation (2003) 808.066 DUN
• Field, A. and Hole, G. How to design and report experiments (2003) 150.72 FIE
• Godfrey, J. How to use your reading in your essays (2009) 808.02 GOD
• Godwin, J. Planning your essay (2009) 808.02 GOD
• Greetham, B How to write better essays (2nd ed.) 2008) 808.4 GRE
• Kirkman, J. Good style: writing for science and technology (2005) 808.0666 KIR
• Lester, J. Sr and Lester, J. Jr. Writing research papers: a complete guide (2005) 808.042 LES
• Levin, P. Write great essays! (2nd ed. 2009) 808.066 LEV (earlier edition also available as e-book)
• Levin, P. Excellent dissertations! (2nd ed. 2011) 808.066378 LEV
• Marsen, S. Professional writing: the complete guide for business, industry and IT (2nd ed. 2007) 080.066 MAR
• Matthews, J. Successful scientific writing: a step-by-step guide for the biological and medical sciences (3^rd ed. 2008) 808.06661 MAT
• Meloy, J. Writing the qualitative dissertation (2002) 808.02 MEL
• Mounsey, C. Essays and dissertations (2002) 808.042 MOU
• 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 (3^rd ed. 2011) 808.066 MUR
• Neugeboren, R. The student’s guide to writing economics (2005) 808.06633 NEU
• Neville, C. How to improve your assignment results (2009) 808.066378 NEV
• Oliver, P. Writing your thesis (2004) 808.042 OLI
• O’Riordan, D. Technical report writing today (8^th ed. 2002) 808.0666 RIO
• Palmer, R. Write in style: a guide to good English (2^nd ed. 2002) 808.042 PAL
• Parsons, T. & Knight, P. How to do your dissertation in geography and related disciplines (2^nd ed. 2005) 808.06691 PAR
• Peck, J. and 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 (4^th ed. 2011) 808.0663 RED
• Ritter, R. Oxford guide to style for writers and editors (2002) 808.027 OXF
• Rose, J. The mature student's guide to writing (2^nd ed. 2007) 808.06637 ROS
• Silbergh, D. Doing dissertations in politics: a student’s guide (2001) 808.06632 SIL
• Silyn-Roberts, H. Writing for science and engineering: papers, presentations and reports (2000) 808.066 SIL
• Sinclair, C. Grammar (2^nd ed. 2010) 425 SIN (earlier version also available as e-book)
• Smith, K. Todd, M. & Waldman, J. Doing your undergraduate social science dissertation (2009) 300.72 SMI
• Smith, P. Writing an assignment: effective ways to improve your research and presentations skills (2002) 808.042 SMI
• Soles, D. The academic essay: how to plan, draft, revise and write essays (2nd ed, 2005) 808.066 SOL
• Stott, R. Writing with style (2001) 808.042 WRI
• Strong, S. How to write law essays and exams (3^rd ed. 2010) 808.06634 STR
• Swales, J. and Feak, C. Academic writing for graduate students: essential tasks and skills (2004) 808.042 SWA
• Swetnam, D. Writing your dissertation: the bestselling guide to planning, preparing and presenting first-class work (3^rd ed. 2009) 808.066 SWE
• Thomson, P & Walker, M. The Routledge doctoral student’s companion: getting to grips with research in education and the social sciences (2010) 300.72 ROU
• Vaughn, L. Writing philosophy: a student’s guide to writing philosophy essays (2006) 808.0661 VAU
• Van Emden, J. and 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 (2^nd ed. 2010) 808.06634 WEB (1^st ed. 2005 also available as e-book)
• Woolf, J. Writing about literature (2005) 808.066809 WOO

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Taking Exams and Giving Presentations

• 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. and Topping, G. Perfect presentations! (2006) 808.51 LEV (also available as e-book)
• Levin, P. Sail through exams! preparing for traditional exams for undergraduates and taught postgraduates (2004) 371.30281 LEV
• McCarthy, P. and Hatcher, C. Presentation skills: essential guide for students (2002) 808.51 MCC
• McVea, H. and Crumper, P. Exam skills for law students (2^nd ed. 2006) 349.41 MCV
• Murray, R. How to survive your viva: defending a thesis in an oral examination (2^nd ed. 2009) 371.26 MUR
• Stott, R. Speaking your mind: oral presentation and seminar skills (2001) 808.51 SPE
• Tracy, E. Student’s guide to exam success (2006) 378.166 TRA
• Van Emden, J. and 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

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Basic Maths

• Croft, A. and Davison, R. Foundation maths (4^th ed. 2006) 510 CRO
• Field, A. Discovering statistics using SPSS (3^rd 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

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Law

• Askey, S. & McLeod, I. Studying law (3^rd ed. 2011) 340.071141 ASK
• Bradney, A. How to study law (6^th 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 (2^nd ed. 2000) 340.07 CLI
• Fox, Marie. Learning legal skills (1999) 340.07 FOX
• French, Derek. How to cite legal authorities (1996) 340.148 FRE
• Hanson, S. Legal method, skills and reasoning (2010) 349.42 HAN
• Holborn, G. Butterworth’s legal research guide (2^nd ed. 2001) 340.072 HOL
• Holland, J. and Webb, J. Learning legal rules: a student’s guide to legal method and reasoning (7^th 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 and Thomas: How to use a law library: an introduction to legal skills (4^th ed. 2001) 340.072 THO
• Winterton, J. Information sources in law (1997) 340.07204 INF

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Research

• Becker, L. How to manage your postgraduate course (2004) 378.155 BEC
• Bell, J. Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science (5^th ed. 2010) 370.72 BEL (4^th edition available as e-book)
• Bell, J. and Opie, C. Learning from research: getting more from your data (2002) 300.72 BEL (Also available as an e-book)
• 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 (5^th ed. 2004) 808.066 BER
• Blaxter, L. Hughes, C. and Tight, M. How to research (4^th ed. 2010) 001.42 BLA (3^rd ed. available as e-book)
• Brew, A. The nature of research (2001) 001.4 BRE (also available as e-book)
• 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
• Cryer, P. The research student's guide to success (3^rd ed. 2006) 378.1702812 CRY
• 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 small-scale social research projects (3^rd ed. 2007)    300.72 DEN (also available as e-book)
• Finn, J. Getting a PhD: an action plan to help you manage your research, your supervisor, and your project (2005) 378.24 FIN
• Garratt, D. My qualitative dissertation journey: researching against the rules (c2003)          378.242 GAR
• Greenfield, T.  Research Methods for post-graduates (2^nd ed. 2002) 001.42 RES
• Grix, J. Demystifying postgraduate research: from MA to PhD (2001) 300.72041 GRI
• Hart, C. Doing a literature search: a comprehensive guide for the social sciences (2001) 025.524 HAR
• Leonard, D. A woman’s guide to doctoral studies (2001) 378.2 LEO
• Litosseliti, L. Using focus groups in research (2003) 001.433 LIT
• Moore, N. How to do research: the complete guide to designing and managing research projects (2000) 001.42 MOO
• Oliver, P. The student’s guide to research ethics (2^nd ed. 2010) 001.4 OLI
• Petre, M. & Rugg, G. The unwritten rules of PhD research (2^nd ed. 2010) 378.240941 RUG
• Phillips, E. How to get a PhD: a handbook for students and their supervisors (5^th ed. 2010) 378.24 PHI
• Potter, S. Doing postgraduate research (2^nd ed. 2006) 001.42 DOI
• Powell, S. Returning to study for a research degree (2008) 378.1550941 POW
• Rudestam, K. Surviving your dissertation (3^rd ed. 2007) 808.02 RUD
• Silverman, D. Doing qualitative research: a practical handbook (3^rd ed. 2010) 300.72 SIL
• Thomas, G. Doing research (2011) 378.170281 THO
• Tinkler, P and Jackson C. The doctoral examination process: a handbook for students, examiners and supervisors (2004) 378.1550941 TIN
• Walliman, N. Your research project: a step-by-step guide for the first time researcher (2^nd ed. 2005)       001.42 WAL
• Wilkinson, D. and Birmingham, P. Using research instruments: a guide for researchers (c2003) 370.72 WIL
• Williams, K. et al. Planning your PhD (2010) 378.24 PLA
• Wisker, G. Postgraduate research handbook: succeed with your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD (2^nd ed. 2008) 001.4024375 WIS
• Wisker, G. Undergraduate research handbook (2009) 001.42 WIS
• Woods, P. Successful writing for qualitative researchers (2^nd ed. 2006) 808.066001 WOO
• Yudkin, B. Critical reading: making sense of research papers in life sciences and medicine (2006) 610 YUD

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Citing Your References

• Bosworth, D. Citing your references: a guide for authors of journal articles and students writing theses and dissertations (3^rd 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 (2^nd ed. 2010) 808.027 NEV
• Pears, R and Shields, G. Cite them right: referencing made easy (2004) 808.027 PEA
• Williams, K & Carroll, J. Referencing & understanding plagiarism (2009) 808.02 WIL

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Using The Internet

• Bradley, P. Advanced Internet searcher's handbook (3^rd ed. 2004) 025.04 BRA (Loan and Reference Collection)
• 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
• Dorner, J. Writing for the Internet (c2002) 808.02 DOR
• 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 (2^nd ed. 2010) 025.04 LEV
• Race, P. 500 tips for open and online learning (2005) 371.35 RAC
• Radford, M., Barnes, S. and Barr, L. Web research: selecting, evaluating, and citing (2^nd ed. 2006) 025.04 RAD
• Whittaker, J. The Internet: the basics (2002) 004.678 WHI

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Guides to information sources

• Allchin, P. How to find information: computer sciences (c2003) 004 ALL
• Anderson, N. Guide to information sources in maths and statistics (2004) 026.51 TUC
• Aslib directory of information sources in the UK (annual) 026.0025 ASL (Reference Collection)
• Clough, P. and Nutbrown, C. A student’s guide to methodology: justifying enquiry (2nd ed. 2007) 001.42 CLO
• European Union encyclopedia and directory 2008 (9th ed. 2008) 337.142 EUR (Reference only)
• Franklin, L. and York, J. Libraries and information sources in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland 2005-06 (37th ed. 2011) 027.441 LIB (Reference only)
• Grimshaw, J. How to find information: social sciences (2000) 025.063 GRI
• Lee, Rupert. How to find information: genetically modified food (2000) 025.06 LEE (Reference Collection)
• Maizell, R.E. How to find chemical information: a guide for practicing chemists, educators and students (1998) 540.7 MAI
• Newton, D. How to find information: patents on the Internet (2000) 025.06608 NEW (Reference Collection)
• Nurcombe, V. Information sources in official publications (1997) 011.53 INF (Reference Collection)
• Owen, P. S. How to find information: environment (1998) 016.3337 OWE (Reference Collection)
• Rumsey, S. How to find information: a guide for researchers (2008) 001.42 RUM
• Slavens, T. Sources of information for historical research (1994) 016.909 SLA (Reference Collection)
• Stein, S. Psychology on the web: a student guide (2003) 025.0615 STE
• Winterton, J. Information sources in law (1997) 340.07204 INF (Reference only)
• Wyatt, H.V. Information sources in the life sciences (4th ed. 1997) 016.57 INF (reference Collection)

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