Useful study skills books
The lists below contain details of books which can be found in the library, please check the library catalogue for their availability.
» Studying
Becker, Lucinda (2003) How to manage your arts, humanities and social science degree. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Becker, Lucinda and Price, David (2003) How to manage your science and technology degree. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Bolton, Gillie (2010) Reflective practice: writing and professional development. London: Sage.
Chambers, Ellie and Northedge, Andrew (2008) The arts good study guide. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Clarke, Alan (2008) E-Learning skills. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Copus, Julia (2009) Brilliant writing tips for students. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cottrell, Stella (2011) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Palgrave Macmillan.
Cottrell, Stella (2010) Skills for success: the personal development planning handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cottrell, Stella (2008) The study skills handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Dawson, Catherine (2006) Learning how to study again: a practical guide to study skills for mature students. Oxford: How to books.
Godwin, Janet (2009) Planning your essay. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Greetham, Bryan (2008) How to write better essays. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Hargreaves, Sandra (2007) Study skills for dyslexic students. London: Sage.
Mason-Whitehead, Elizabeth (2007) Study skills for nurses. London: Sage [e-book]
Northedge, Andrew (2005) The good study guide. 2nd ed. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Northedge, Andrew ... et al. (1997) The sciences good study guide. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Oxford ESOL dictionary (2006). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Powell, Stuart (2008) Returning to study for a research degree. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
Rose, Jean (2007) The mature student's guide to writing. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Talbot, Christine (2010) Studying at a distance: a guide for students. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
Van Emden, Joan (2001) Effective communication for science and technology. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Van Emden, Joan (2005) Writing for engineers. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Williams, Kate (2009) Getting critical. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Wyse, Dominic (2007) The good writing guide for education students. 2nd ed. London: Sage.
» Researching
Bell, Judith (2010) Doing your research project. Maidenhead: Open University Press
Bell, Judith and Opie, Clive (2002) Learning from research: getting more from your data. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Brause, Rita (2000) Writing your doctoral dissertation. London: Falmer Press.
Denscombe, Martin (2010) The good research guide: for small-scale social research projects. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
Dunleavy, Patrick (2003) Authoring a PhD. Basinstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Flick, Uwe (2009) An introduction to qualitative research. 4th ed. London: Sage.
Gillham, Bill (2005) Research interviewing: the range of techniques. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Girden, Ellen R. (2001) Evaluating research articles: from start to finish. 2nd ed. London: Sage.
Graves, Norman (ed.) (1997) Working for a doctorate: a guide for humanities and social sciences. London: Routledge.
Greetham, Bryan (2009) How to write your undergraduate dissertation. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Levin, Peter (2005) Excellent dissertations. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Murray, Rowena (2009) How to survive your viva. Maidenhead: Open Univeristy Press.
Rudestam, Kjell Erik (2001) Surviving your dissertation: a comprehensive guide to content and process. London: Sage.
Rugg, Gordon (2004) The unwritten rules of PhD research. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Walliman, Nicholas (2008) Your dissertation in education. London: Sage.
Walliman, Nicholas (2011) Your students research project: designing and planning your work. 3rd ed. London: Sage.
» Presentations
Bradbury, Andrew (2010) Successful presentation skills. 4th ed. London: Kogan Page
Chivers, Barbara and Shoolbred, Michael (2007) A student's guide to presentations: making your presentations count. London: SAGE
Levin, Peter (2006) Perfect presentations! Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Levin, Peter (2005) Successful teamwork! Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
McCarthy, Patsy and Hatcher, Caroline (2002) Presentation skills: the essential guide for students. London: Sage.
Shand, Mary (2007) Easy exercises to develop your speaking voice [sound recording] Wincchester: Pavoncella.
Van Emden, Joan (2001) Effective communication for science and technology. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Van Emden, Joan (2003) Effective communication for arts and humanities students. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Van Emden, Joan and Becker, Lucinda (2004) Presentation skills for students. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
» Spelling, grammar and punctuation
Ellsworth, Blanche (2001) English simplified. 9th ed. New York: Pearson Education/Addison Wesley Longman.
Hewings, Martin (2005) Advanced grammar in use (with answers and a CD-ROM). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
King, Graham (2005) Collins good grammar. Glasgow: Harper Collins.
King, Graham (2004) Collins good punctuation. Glasgow: Harper Collins.
McCarthy, Michael and O'Dell, Felicity (2002) English idioms in use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Murphy, Raymond (2004) English Grammar in use (with answers and a CD-ROM). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Peck, John and Coyle, Martin (2005) The student's guide to writing: grammar, punctuation and spelling. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Soanes, Catherine (2004) Oxford A-Z of Spelling. Oxford: Oxford University Press
» Writing skills
Clanchy, John and Ballard, Brigid (1998)
How to write essays: a practical guide for students. Longman.
Cuba, Lee and Cocking, John (1997)
How to write about the Social Sciences. Longman.
Fairbairn, Gavin J and Winch, Christopher (1996)
Reading, writing and reasoning: a guide for students. Open University Press.
Greetham, Bryan (2001)
How to write better essays. Palgrave.
Hennessy, Brendan (1997)
Writing an essay. How to Books.
Mounsey, Chris (2002)
Essays and dissertations. Open University Press.
Rose, Jean (2001)
The mature student’s guide to writing. Palgrave.
Smith, Pauline (1996)
Writing an assignment: improving your research and presentation skills. How to Books.
Soles, Derek (2003)
Writing an academic essay: how to plan, draft, revise and write essays. Studymates.
Marshall, Lorraine and Rowland, Frances (1998)
A guide to learning independently. Open University Press.
Williams, Kate (1996)
Essential writing skills (Developing writing 1). Oxford Centre for Staff Development.
Williams, Kate (1996)
Using data (Developing writing 2). Oxford Centre for Staff Development.
Williams, Kate (1996)
Scientific and technical writing (Developing writing 3). Oxford Centre for Staff Development.
Williams, Kate (1995)
Writing reports (Developing writing 4) Oxford Centre for Staff Development.
Williams, Kate (1995)
Writing essays (Developing writing 5) Oxford Centre for Staff Development.
» Revision and exams
Cottrell, Stella (2006) The exam skills handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Evans, Mike (2003) Make exams easy: time-proven exam techniques that really make a difference. Oxford: Essentials.
Levin, Peter (2004) Sail through exams! preparing for traditional exams for undergraduates and taught postgraduates. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
O'Brien, Dominic (2007) How to pass exams: accelerate your learning, memorise key facts, revise effectively. London: Duncan Baird publishers.
Tracy, Eileen (2006) The student's guide to exam success. 2nd ed. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
» Reading skills
Fairbairn, Gavin (2001) Reading at university. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Fairbairn, Gavin (1996) Reading, writing and reasoning: a guide for students. Buckingham: open University Press.
Godfrey, Jeanne (2010) Reading and making notes. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Metcalfe, Mike (2006) Reading critically at university. London: Sage
Montgomery, Martin (2006) Ways of reading. London: Routledge.
Wallace, Mike (2011) Critical reading and writing for postgraduates. London: Sage.
» Referencing and citation
Pears, Richard and Shields, Graham (2010) Cite them right: the essential referencing guide. 8th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Williams, Kate and Carroll, Jude (2009) Referencing and understanding plagiarism. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
