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Go to www.palgrave.com/studyskillsnewsletter/ for our study skills newsletter Opt in to receive future editions by emailing studyskills@palgrave.com BY ½ MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR STELLA COTTRELL The Study Skills Handbook 3rd Edition

BESTSELLER

This No.1 bestseller introduces students to the skills they need to succeed in Higher Education in a user-friendly, interactive format.

Student Praise ‘Without this book you can get by just fine with your education, but with it you could be exceptional.’ - Zac (student), ‘This book literally wills you to succeed, it’s inspirational.’ - Anon (student) Lecturer Praise ‘Among similar books I think that Cottrell’s book stands out in its innovative presentation, common sense approach and practicality...The job of Universities is changing as we can no longer assume that students know how to learn – and so we must guide them. This book is an excellent support for that mission.’ - Dr Keith Pond, The Business School, Loughborough University, UK 978-0-230-57305-5 | £13.99

The Palgrave Student Planner 2011-2012

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‘A brilliant life organiser!’

- Student, London Metropolitan University, UK This bestselling planner is the complete selfmanagement tool for students. It contains everything students need to organise their information and time effectively, including study skills advice, diary pages, useful contacts and websites, personal finance guidance, timetables and more.

New features developed in response to feedback from students include pages for recording society information, journey planner and a packing checklist.

978-0-230-29826-2 | £7.99 incl VAT

Skills for Success 2nd Edition The Personal Development Planning Handbook ‘This is a good book for mapping out all of your plans and goals in life - it has motivation, inspiration and also some tools for achieving what you want.’ – Student Helps students develop skills such as: team working, emotional intelligence and problem solving, wanted by today’s employers. This second edition develops its personalised approach to learning and performance. Each chapter will encourage students to think reflectively about personal, academic and career goals and plan a path to success.

978-0-230-25018-5 | £13.99

Critical Thinking Skills 2nd Edition

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Developing Effective Analysis and Argument ‘The book that I’ve loved the most in the entire year.

Totally life changing.’ Student The new edition of this leading guide helps students to develop reflective thinking skills, improve their critical analysis and construct arguments more effectively. Easy-to-follow, stepby-step explanations along with plenty of examples and activities develop understanding at each stage. Now in two-colour, this edition has been fully revised and contains a brand new chapter on ‘Critical Reflection’ along with additional material on essays and referencing.

978-0-230-28529-3 | £13.99

The Exam Skills Handbook Provides an easy-to-follow set of strategies and techniques that build to a plan for achieving your best possible exam performance. It provides practical stepby-step guidance in long-term planning for optimal performance through to last minute revision strategies.

978-0-230-50653-4 | £10.99

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Writing Skills Cite Them Right 8th Edition

How to Use your Reading in your Essays

The Essential Referencing Guide

by Jeanne Godfrey

by Richard Pears and Graham Shields

‘Combines a clearsightedness about the academic process, (from deciding what to read to polishing a final draft), with detailed advice and activities in specific areas of language, usage and grammar’ Kate Williams, Oxford Brookes University, UK

‘I am using this book for my degree. I had never had to use referencing before this and had basically NO clue.

This book is very ‘user friendly’ and has every reference you could ever need. This honestly is the best book I have ever bought and will see me right through my degree. I highly recommend this book it will take away all the stress in trying to sort your referencing out.’ - Amazon review This book is the most trusted source around, thanks to clear examples of how to reference just about any material whether in print or from an electronic source, and practical advice on secondary referencing, paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism. Sources covered include: Twitter, Facebook, text messages, legal sources, musical scores, podcasts, genealogical sources and director’s commentaries on DVDs, logos, comics and magazines.

978-0-230-27231-6 | £8.99

How to Write Better Essays 2nd Edition

by Bryan Greetham ‘this is an excellent book, and has totally changed the way I study.’ - Nick Barrow, Law Student Carefully tackles each stage of essay writing from interpretation of the question, to the research, planning, writing and revision, teaching students not just how to improve their study skills, but their thinking skills too.

978-0-230-22480-3 | £12.99

Featuring real texts and examples of student writing, this practical book guides the student through the process of effectively using reading in their essays.

It covers selecting what to read, how to quote, paraphrase and summarise sources, through to spotting and correcting mistakes in the final essay.

978-0-230-20540-6 | £11.99

Write it Right A Handbook for Students

by John Peck and Martin Coyle ‘This is an excellent book. The writers have managed the difficult task of making a rather dry and unexciting topic interesting and approachable.’ - Geoffrey Finch, Senior Lecturer in Humanities, Anglia Polytechnic University, UK Offers advice to improve writing style in short ‘modules’ which target particular tasks such as applications or essays, or common problems like punctuation.

978-1-4039-9487-5 | £11.99

The Student’s Guide to Writing 2nd Edition

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

How to Write your Undergraduate Dissertation

by Bryan Greetham

by John Peck and Martin Coyle ‘This book is a little gem! For anyone interested in the English Language and with a concern for proper usage, this book is a delight – a must!’ - Mr Francis J. Dempsey, Galway, Mayo Institute of Technology

Examining each essential stage of research and writing a dissertation, this book teaches students across all disciplines how to use qualitative and quantitative techniques to plan and research, how to generate ideas to develop into original research projects, and how to write a clear and concise dissertation.

Aimed at students wishing to perfect their writing skills, it shows them how to construct a sentence, a paragraph and an essay and carefully explains grammar, punctuation and spelling. This second edition includes a ‘Spot the Mistake’ section, and index for easier navigation.

978-0-230-21875-8 | £12.99

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WRITING SKILLS Authoring a PhD How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation

by Patrick Dunleavy ‘[it] is superb…After reading it, it is hard to see how many PhD students ever managed to write an acceptable thesis without reading it. I know of no other work offering advice of such substance.’ - John Peck, Cardiff University, UK Based on the author’s supervision experience with over 30 students, it provides solid advice to help PhD students cope with both the intellectual issues, creative challenges and practical difficulties of organizing their work effectively.

An indispensable and time saving aid for doctoral students and supervisors 978-1-4039-0584-0 | £19.99

Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students

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2nd Edition

by Julio Gimenez ‘Why did such a book not exist when I was in my early study years?’ - Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Brighton, UK The new edition of this popular book combines the theory and practice of academic writing for nursing and midwifery students. Developing understanding of the basics of academic writing and cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking, this text is an invaluable resource for learners at all levels.

978-0-230-28518-7 | £13.99

Great Ways to Learn Anatomy and Physiology

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by Charmaine McKissock

Studying Law

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3rd Edition

by Simon Askey and Ian McLeod Concise and engaging, this book provides students of law with the fundamental knowledge, skills and techniques required to succeed on their course.

Essential reading for both specialists and students on inter-disciplinary courses, the new edition incorporates changes resulting from the Treaty of Lisbon and the creation of the Supreme Court.

978-0-230-30279-2 | £15.99

Writing for Law

by Dave Powell and Emma Teare This is an easy to use guide on how to complete the various types of assessment normally encountered in undergraduate law programmes. Encouraging students to apply the skills they have learnt, it covers a wide range of tasks including essay writing, giving presentations and moots, taking exams and completing dissertations.

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‘This book more than lives up to its title. It tackles a very complex subject in a really practical, user-friendly and humorous way and provides an invaluable resource not only for those studying the subject, but also for anyone wanting to try out different ways of learning.’ Amazon reviewer This highly visual study skills companion provides students with innovative techniques to make studying anatomy and physiology easier. Complex processes are brought to life with imaginative diagrams and storylines that aid understanding, reinforce memory and also support students with dyslexic or mathematical difficulties.

978-0-230-20991-6 | £16.99

OTHER SUBJECT AREAS For a full list of books in your subject areas, go to: www.palgrave.com/studyskills

Studying Arts and Humanities by Catherine Bates and Abi Matthewman 978-0-230-20547-5 | £13.99

Studying History by Jeremy Black and Donald M. MacRaild 978-1-4039-8734-1 | £15.99 Business Degree Success by Jonathan Groucutt 978-0-230-50645-9 | £15.99

Studying Psychology 2nd Edition by Andrew Stevenson 978-0-230-51782-0 | £15.99

Personal Development and Career Skills Presentation Skills for Students

Work Placements - A Survival Guide for Students

2nd Edition

by Christine Fanthome

by Joan van Emden and Lucinda Becker

Using comments from students, employers and tutors, it includes guidelines on how to find an appropriate placement, construct a strong CV and application, prepare for an interview, develop audit skills and derive maximum benefit from the work placement experience.

Review of the first edition ‘This is a really useful book for students and lecturers with helpful links and reminders of how to present oneself and subject material in a range of situations.’ - Department of Environment Studies, The University of Hull at Scarborough, UK

978-1-4039-3434-5 | £15.99

Career Skills

Topics covered include speaking effectively in seminars and tutorials, delivering formal presentations and succeeding at job interviews. Regular checklists and the friendly, down-to-earth style make this an ideal reference tool.

Opening Doors into the Job Market

by David Littleford, John Halstead and Charles Mulraine

978-0-230-24304-0 | £12.99

‘This is the best book on job hunting and application skills I have ever seen’ - Christine Thomas, Newscheck

The Work-based Learning Student Handbook

Here are the tools and techniques students need to identify their personal skill-sets and use them to sell themselves effectively at interview and beyond.

by Ruth Helyer Work-based learning is a new route to gaining an HE award and courses are developing rapidly. This is the first hands-on guide for learners and will help them to get the most out of their university experience. It contains real-life case studies and useful activities throughout the book.

978-0-230-22956-3 | £13.99

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Skills for Success 2nd Edition The Personal Development Planning Handbook

by Stella Cottrell

FOR MATURE STUDENTS The Mature Student’s Handbook

by Lucinda Becker A practical guide which helps mature students 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.

978-0-230-21026-4 | £13.99

The Mature Student’s Guide to Writing 2nd Edition

by Jean Rose ‘Having taught mature - return-to-study - students and participated in research into mature students’ experiences of nurse education, I realize only too well their insecurities over writing coursework assignments.

This book is aimed at all such students...a very useful study guide...’ - Christine Webb, Journal of Advanced Nursing With clear explanations, summaries and exercises, this accessible book will be an invaluable companion for the mature student.

978-1-4039-8995-6 | £13.99

Research and IT skills The Foundations of Research 2nd Edition

The Undergraduate Research Handbook

by Jonathan Grix

by Gina Wisker

‘The welcome second edition of this well received book provides a clear and practical guide to the tools and terminology of research which will be invaluable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students.’

- Wyn Grant, Professor of Politics, University of Warwick, UK

This practical, research-informed text will provide students across all disciplines with models, tasks and activities to enable them to plan, action, write and present quality research. It will help develop ideas, creative thinking and systematic research practices to enable students to produce high quality dissertations and reports.

Provides an accessible introduction to the foundations of research in the human sciences. It covers the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete their long essays, dissertations and theses.

978-0-230-24897-7 | £17.99

Information Skills Finding and Using the Right Resources

by Jonathan Grix and Gerald Watkins This illustrated guide provides practical advice on how to source and use the right resources. It includes guidance on how to carry out a ‘traditional’ literature review as well as the skills needed for finding and evaluating information.

978-0-230-22250-2 | £12.99

Researching Online

by David Dolowitz, Steve Buckler and Fionnghuala Sweeney Offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the use of internet technology in research. It provides full accounts of the different ways in which online resources can help with research projects in any area of the social sciences or humanities along with useful hints and tips on how you can make the internet work for you.

978-0-230-52097-4 | £13.99

The Postgraduate Research Handbook 2nd Edition

by Gina Wisker Advice, support and both active and reflective tasks take the student through the stages of research as well as encouraging them to consider social and cultural issues, such as working with their supervisor and other researchers.

978-0-230-52130-8 | £19.99

e-Learning Skills 2nd Edition

by Alan Clarke This practical, flexible text helps students enhance and develop their existing skills whether they are a distance learner, or at an institution which has e-learning integrated into their programmes. Including new material on blogs, wikis, podcasts and e-portfolios, the second edition reflects the increasing number of e-learning courses.

978-0-230-57312-3 | £14.99

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skills4study.com Our extensive website packed with study skills advice and resources including FREE apps for Android, iPhone and iPad.

Customised editions We can produce bespoke editions of all our key titles for your own institution – so if you’d like an edition with your own branding, a local map and your own unique content, please contact Clare Mence at customise@palgrave.com.

‘Thanks to the creative freedom afforded me by Palgrave, students at Leeds now have a striking and relevant planner tailored to their needs.’

- Gus Unger-Hamilton, Facilities Administrative Assistant, Leeds University Union

For international students Study Skills for International Postgraduates

For academics NEW

Teaching Study Skills and Supporting Learning

by Martin Davies

by Stella Cottrell

Destined to become a life saver for international students everywhere, this book provides clear, comprehensive guidance for students embarking on postgraduate study at a western university. Helping to maximise your chances of academic success, topics include challenges such as critical thinking, research, writing and speaking skills.

Outlines positive environments to enhance student skills and addresses areas such as supportive infrastructures, induction, and supporting ‘at risk’ students. Topics include: interactive group skills, revision and exam strategies, writing, memory and critical analysis skills.

978-0-333-92124-1 | £23.99

978-1-4039-9580-3 | £15.99

The International Student Handbook

by Hayo Reinders, Nick Moore and Marilyn Lewis ‘The authors show a keen awareness of the many difficulties faced by international students. What makes this book accessible, despite its ambitious coverage, is its clear language and presentation.’

- Siew Hean Read, Language Consultant, English Language Self-Access Centre, University of Auckland, New Zealand Aimed at providing non-native English speakers with the skills needed to study overseas at an English-speaking University, this practical handbook prepares students to live abroad, understand university culture, and improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

978-0-230-54519-9 | £15.99

Study Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language

by Marilyn Lewis and Hayo Reinders An ideal guide for any international student studying in an English-speaking university. Based on interviews with international students and their teachers, this book offers straightforward advice on academic and social topics and the culture of Western universities.

It also contains a helpful mini-dictionary of university words.

978-1-4039-0026-5 | £14.99

The Good Supervisor

by Gina Wisker Provides help for those wanting to develop strategies for effective supervision with a diversity of students on a wide variety of research projects, whether at postgraduate or undergraduate level.

978-1-4039-0395-2 | £22.99

UNIVERSITIES INTO THE 21ST CENTURY An important series of books for those interested in HE policy, these books combine research, good practice and policy issues world-wide.

Learning Development in Higher Education

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by Peter Hartley, John Hilsdon, Christine Keenan, Sandra Sinfield and Michelle Verity Important insights on supporting student retention, progression and success from the UK’s largest collaborative Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).

978-0-230-24148-0 | £22.99

Writing in the Disciplines

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by Mary Deane and Peter O’Neill In this growing field, discipline-based academics, writing developers, and learning technologists collaborate to help students succeed as subject specialists. Includes reports on UK initiatives and surveys of developments in the US, Australia, Europe and elsewhere.

978-0-230-23708-7 | £22.99

Other titles in the series include:

Becoming an Academic

by Lynn McAlpine and Gerlese Åkerlind

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Global Inequalities and Higher Education

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by Elaine Unterhalter and Vincent Carpentier 978-0-230-22351-6 | £22.99

Understanding the International Student Experience

by Catherine Montgomery 978-1-4039-8619-1 | £22.99

Teaching for Understanding at University

by Noel Entwistle 978-0-333-96298-5 | £22.99

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NEW MODULES FOR 2011 skills4studycampus is a unique e-learning resource, developed with Stella Cottrell, author of the bestselling The Study Skills Handbook. It focuses on all the core study skills needed for success at university or college.

By improving the quality of the learning experience for students and adding value to your institutions own offering, skills4studycampus will support retention initiatives, build student satisfaction and enable teaching staff to spend time where it is most needed.

If your institution subscribes, your students can be given free access to this engaging and interactive online resource. It can be integrated into your systems, customised with your institution’s own branding and used flexibly for self study or as part of a taught course.

Diagnostics tests identify the most important personal learning needs

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skills4studycampus offers core modules on:  Getting ready for academic study - NEW  Writing skills  Reading and note-making  Referencing and plagiarism  Critical thinking skills

Module assessments allow you to track progress

Further NEW modules on Exam skills and Groupwork and presentations can be purchased alongside a core subscription.

To view a free online demo, please visit: www.skills4studycampus.com Prices are tailored by institution, so please ask your librarian or learning resources manager to contact us for a quote.

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