Study Skills Books

1-10 of 27 results in Subjects › Education › Study Skills

1. Supporting Learning and Teaching, 2nd Edition

   Edited by Christine Bold

   This edited collection brings together theoretical perspectives, practical educational ideas and current academic debates to help students develop their understanding of core educational issues and the professional relationships necessary for quality learning. Covering a wide range of themes...

   May 2011 | 978-0-415-58356-5 | Paperback (Routledge)

2. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, 3rd Edition

   By Stephen Bailey

   Most international students need to write essays and reports for exams and coursework. Yet writing good academic English is a demanding task. This new edition of Academic Writing has been fully revised to help students reach this goal. Clearly organised, the course explains the writing process from...

   January 2011 | 978-0-415-59581-0 | Paperback (Routledge)
3. 

   Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason

   By Peg Tittle

   Thinking critically about the arguments and messages we see every day – in words or in pictures – gives us the power to make up our own minds. Thinking critically about the way we express ourselves – in writing or in person – gives us the power to persuade. In Critical Thinking: An Appeal to...

   January 2011 | 978-0-415-99714-0 | Paperback (Routledge)
4. 

   Academic Writing for International Students of Business

   By Stephen Bailey

   Academic Writing for International Students of Business is the first book specially designed to assist overseas students studying Business or Economics courses in English. Most courses expect students to complete a variety of writing tasks as part of their assessment, such as essays, reports and...

   October 2010 | 978-0-415-56471-7 | Paperback (Routledge)
5. 

   Grammar: A Pocket Guide

   By Susan J. Behrens

   If you've ever wanted a quick and easy guide to verbs and adverbs, commas and apostrophes, clauses and prepositions, then this is a must-have book for you. Easing readers gently into the study of the structure of English, Grammar: A Pocket Guide covers common questions such as: Is it "10 items...

   September 2010 | 978-0-415-49359-8 | Paperback (Routledge)

6. Teaching Legal Research

   Edited by Barbara Bintliff, Duncan Alford

   Legal research is a fundamental skill for all law students and attorneys. Regardless of practice area or work venue, knowledge of the sources and processes of legal research underpins the legal professional’s work. Academic law librarians, as research experts, are uniquely qualified to teach legal...

   July 2010 | 978-0-415-58087-8 | Hardback (Routledge)

7. Active Learning and Student Engagement: International Perspectives and Practices in Geography in Higher Education

   Edited by Mick Healey, Eric Pawson, Michael Solem

   This book examines significant issues in geography teaching and learning from the perspectives of an international network of academic geographers and postgraduate students. Drawing on classroom experiences and research in a wide variety of educational settings, the authors describe conceptually...

   January 2010 | 978-0-415-56492-2 | Hardback (Routledge)
8. 

   Doing Your Undergraduate Social Science Dissertation

   Edited by Karen Smith, Malcolm Todd, Julia Waldman

   Are you a final year social science student who has to do a dissertation or final year project? Do you have no idea where to start? If so, Doing Your Undergraduate Social Science Dissertation is the book for you, covering the whole dissertation journey from project planning to submission. ...

   February 2009 | 978-0-415-46749-0 | Paperback (Routledge)
9. 

   Guide to Publishing a Scientific Paper

   By Ann M. Körner

   "Guide to Publishing a Scientific Paper" provides researchers in every field of the biological, physical and medical sciences with all the information necessary to prepare, submit for publication, and revise a scientific paper. The book includes details of every step in the process that is...

   2008 | 978-0-415-45266-3 | Paperback (Routledge)
10. 

    Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success: A Self-Management Approach, 3rd Edition

    By Myron H. Dembo, Helena Seli

    If you haven’t used Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success in your study skills course, it’s time for a change! This popular text combines theory, research, and applications to teach college students how to become more self-directed learners. Study skills are treated as...

    2007 | 978-0-8058-6229-4 | Paperback (Routledge)