NEW! Super Quick Skills Series
June / October 2019 • 132 pages • Price £6.99
Ten Second Sell Succeed at university with Super Quick Skills – giving you the tools and advice you need to quickly progress your skills, and excel in your studies and life.
Selling Points
Many students go into FE and HE without basic academic skills – this series helps them build and apply key skills to quickly improve their grades Skills tutors and learning centres are often stretched thin – each book gives students instant support and step-by-step guidance when they need it most Students can be daunted by detailed advice on study skills – short and focused on just one topic, these books make complex topics digestible Pocket sized guides at a budget-friendly price! – students can ‘grab and go’ A strong visual four-colour design includes images, checklists and spaces to scribble – eye-catching, engaging and easy to use for any student.
Description Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Titles Manage Your Money Take Great Notes Find Your Source Cite Your Source Plan Your Essay
Bob Smale Mal Leicester & Denise Taylor Gary Thomas Phillip C. Shon Phillip C. Shon
Jun-19 Jun-19 Jun-19 Jun-19 Jun-19
9781526486998 9781526489418 9781526488831 9781526488855 9781526488886
Avoid Plagiarism Manage Your Time Build Your Argument Write Your Report Think Critically
Oct-19 Oct-19 Oct-19 Oct-19 Oct-19
Cite Your Source Phillip C. Shon University of Ontario Super Quick Skills June 2019 • 132 pages Paper (978-1-5264-8885-5) Price £6.99 Electronic (978-1-5264-8977-7) Price £5.99 BIC Codes: JNZ, JNZ, DN
Ten Second Sell A Super Quick guide to understanding referencing, and how to correctly cite sources in your assignments to avoid plagiarism.
Selling Points
Plagiarism is a big problem for universities - thousands of students are accused of it every year Students often plagiarise accidentally as they don’t understand the how and why of citing sources International students often need extra guidance to understand academic English conventions.
Description Confused by citations and referencing? Cite Your Source helps you master the essentials, giving you the know-how to reference your writing with confidence.
Understand the importance of citing (and getting it right) Pick up tips on how to avoid unintentional plagiarism Get to grips with different referencing styles.
Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.
Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life.
Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Readership Undergraduate, further education and college students.
About the Author Phillip C. Shon is an Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Contents Chapter 1: Why Do I Have to Cite? / Chapter 2: What Do I Have to Cite? / Chapter 3: What’s Your Style? / Chapter 4: What Am I Reading? / Chapter 5: How Many Do I Cite? / Chapter 6: Does Citation Size Matter? / Chapter 7: Why Should I Use a Note Management System? / Chapter 8: Why Worry About Plagiarism?
Plan Your Essay Phillip C. Shon University of Ontario Super Quick Skills June 2019 • 132 pages Paper (978-1-5264-8888-6) Price £6.99 Electronic (978-1-5264-8949-4) Price £5.99 BIC Codes: DN, DN
Ten Second Sell A Super Quick guide to planning an academic essay, from setting your structure and developing an argument to staying on topic.
Selling Points
Essay planning and writing is one of the most common student challenges we hear about from lecturers Students often struggle because they’ve had little or no training in formal academic writing This guide provides a clear structure to follow so they can plan effectively.
Description If you’re unsure where to start with essay writing, Plan Your Essay gives you the nuts and bolts you need to answer your question effectively and get great marks.
Get the most from your reading before you write Build a convincing argument to make your case Write well-crafted essays that stay on point.
Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.
Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life.
Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Readership Undergraduate, further education and college students.
About the Author Phillip C. Shon is an Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Manage Your Money Bob Smale Freelance writer, trainer and mentor Super Quick Skills June 2019 • 132 pages Paper (978-1-5264-8699-8) Price £6.99 Electronic (978-1-5264-8980-7) Price £5.99 BIC Codes: JNZ, JNZ
Ten Second Sell A Super Quick guide to successfully managing your money as you study, from funding and budgeting to managing your debt.
Selling Points
Students juggle much more than just their studies and social life – the average student now graduates with over £50,000 debt Life skills such as managing money are just as important to develop alongside academic skills, in order to succeed beyond university This guide helps students take charge of their finances from the start, with practical and realistic tips to make their money go further.
Description Student life can be expensive – but don’t panic. Manage Your Money helps you successfully juggle your finances as you study, giving you the confidence and good habits to stay on track.
Manage your budget (and still have a life) Become a savvy spender so your cash goes further Explore sources of funding you didn’t know existed.
Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.
Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life.
Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Readership Undergraduate, further education and college students.
About the Author Bob Smale is a freelance writer, trainer and mentor with long standing interests in personal development and employee relations. He was formerly Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton.
Contents Section 1: What do I need to know to manage my money successfully at university and beyond? / Section 2: What is my student finance package and when should I start to apply for it? / Section 3: What other sources of money could I draw on? / Section 4: How should I select and operate my student bank account? / Section 5: How can I make and manage a budget successfully? / Section 6: How can I develop successful spending skills? / Section 7: How will where I live affect my money? / Section 8: What if I run into financial problems? / Section 9: How do I know if I’ve got it all together and where can I access help and advice?
Find Your Source Gary Thomas University of Birmingham Super Quick Skills June 2019 • 132 pages Paper (978-1-5264-8883-1) Price £6.99 Electronic (978-1-5264-8973-9) Price £5.99 BIC Codes: JNZ, DN, GPS
Ten Second Sell A Super Quick guide to finding and assessing good sources for your research assignment or project.
Selling Points • Improves students research skills through searching for and analysing sources • Helps students avoid getting lost in the huge quantities of literature they can access • Develops critical analysis skills so they can identify good and bad sources.
Description The key to building a strong academic argument is finding the best sources. Find Your Source shows you how to cut to the chase and uncover the right sources for your project.
Research like a boss and search your library catalogue effectively Focus your online search so you don’t get lost down a black hole Sniff out quality sources (and reject the unreliable ones).
Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.
Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life.
Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Readership Undergraduate, further education and college students.
About the Author Gary Thomas is a professor of education at the University of Birmingham.
Take Great Notes Mal Leicester Nottingham University and Denise Taylor Independant Scholar Super Quick Skills June 2019 • 132 pages Paper (978-1-5264-8941-8) Price £6.99 Electronic (978-1-5264-9275-3) Price £5.99 BIC Codes: JNZ, JNZ
Ten Second Sell A Super Quick guide to taking the best notes, with tips and strategies to get the most out of every lecture or study session.
Selling Points
Notetaking is a key academic skill - it helps students write better assignments and revise more effectively Organised note taking is essential for avoiding accidental plagiarism The book covers five methods of notetaking for students to learn.
Description Whether you’re in a lecture or the library, it’s easy to get information overload. Take Great Notes helps you figure out which points matter most, and how to digest information efficiently and effectively.
Identify and set good notetaking habits Take clear concise notes at every study session Pick the best notetaking method to suit you Use to improve your assignments right away.
Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.
Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life.
Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Readership Undergraduate, further education and college students.
About the Author Mal Leicester is Emeritus Professor at the University of Nottingham. Denise Taylor is Director of Bridge PR & Media Services Ltd.
Contents Part 1: Why and What? / Chapter 1: Why should I take notes? / Chapter 2: What are good notes like? / Chapter 3: How do I take notes in a digital age? / Part 2: Methods of Notetaking / Chapter 4: What is the Outline Method of notetaking? / Chapter 5: What is the Cornell (layout) Method? / Chapter 6: What is the Charting Method? / Chapter 7: What are Visual Methods of notetaking? / Chapter 8: What are Electronic Methods of notetaking? / Part 3: Notetaking in Context / Chapter 9: How do I take notes at a lecture or lesson? / Chapter 10: How do I take notes from an article or book?
The SAGE Student Planner Academic Diary 2019-20 SAGE Publishing SAGE Publications Ltd June 2019 • 256 pages Spiralbound (978-1-52647-972-3) Price £8.99 BIC Codes: JNZ, YQZ
Ten Second Sell 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.
Selling Points
Students can struggle to plan their time properly – this academic diary helps them plan their year, organise their work and schedule revision without last minute panics Focused on academic study and research skills – providing quick fixes and helping students avoid common study pitfalls Comparable title Palgrave Student Planner sold 15,000 units in the last year.
Description We all have the best intentions at the start of the year – so get ahead this academic year and set your study and research on the right track from the start. More than just a planner, it motivates you to do the best in your studies as well as organise your life – from planning out your assignments to setting life goals.
Beat procrastination with easy-to-use time management tools Tackle common writing problems with a toolkit of quick fixes Ace your assignments and projects with essential checklists and trackers Organise your life with handy tips on managing your money and wellbeing Set life goals to help you achieve your dreams Equip yourself for the future with valuable CV and career guidance.
An indispensable organiser to get you through the academic year cool, calm and in control!
Readership Undergraduate, further education and college students.
Contents Year planner 2019-20 / Calendar 2020-21 / 2019-20 academic diary / Organising your life / Important contacts / Finances, health and wellbeing / Managing your money / Tips for good physical health / Tips for good mental health / Living independently / Apps and tools for finances, health and wellbeing / Planning your academic success / Finding your resources / Using your time, mapping your tasks / Preparing for exams / Apps and tools for student success / Tools and tips for academic reading and writing / How to read / How to write / How to think critically / Super quick skills / Planning your assignments and projects / Tracking your essays and assignments / Planning your essays and assignments / Checklist for planning an essay / Checklist for actually writing an essay / Checklist for writing a report / Checklist for doing a presentation / How to work in a group / Your research project roadmap / How to plan your research project / Research methods tools and resources / Developing your skills / Track your marks / Track your feedback from tutors / Transferable skills / Personal development planning / Careers and employability / Starting your career / Work experience tracker / Non-academic training and skills / Finding a placement, internship or job / Building up your CV / Applying for jobs and internships / An explanation of university and research terms