Study & Test-Taking Skills

This practical guide, written by a chief examiner, gives you the tools and planning techniques for making light work of assignments, essays, reports and dissertations. It covers: - Thoroughly understanding the title, question or brief- Choosing the right...

This concise text will help your students get to grips with the core academic skills they need to succeed at written assignments, including critical thinking, reading, note-making and assignment planning. It also equips students with practical strategies...

This is the definitive guide to successful study as an international postgraduate student. Chapters cover all the core academic skills, including time management, reading, referencing, critical thinking, doing research, and writing and speaking for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578928098Author David KadavyFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Kadavy, Inc.Publisher Kadavy, Inc.Weight(grams) 104gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 5mm

How to Begin Studying English Literature has established itself as one of the most successful and popular introductory student guides in the field. This fourth edition has been fully revised and expanded throughout, and now includes more examples and...

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best...

Students! Want top marks in your essays? Learn the core skills for excellent essay writing... Student Essentials: Essay Writing - in one hour gives you all the essential skills you need for planning and writing an essay. Taking you step-by-step through...

Hundreds of exercises to get you to the next level Collins Work on your Grammar - Pre-Intermediate (A2) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Pre-Intermediate level (CEF level A2). ...

Trying to make sense of making an argument? This straightforward book breaks down how to build a convincing argument for any type of assessment. Find out what an academic argument is - and what it is notDevelop a toolkit for structuring an argument...

An invaluable companion which enables the reader to acquire and understand a vocabulary for discussion and critical thinking on all aspects of the subject. The clear explanations of the concepts support students in their practical and theoretical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645424086Author Intelligent EducationFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint DexterityPublisher DexterityWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Get your child off to a great start in English These new practice test materials for Cambridge English: Starters (also known as Young Learners English: Starters) support young learners and include comprehensive guidance for both teachers and...

The Dissertation is one of the most demanding yet potentially most stimulating components of an architectural course. This classic text provides a complete guide to what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and what the major pitfalls are.This is a...

"Achieving your Professional Doctorate is a stimulating and very useful book for professional doctorate students, their tutors, researchers and practitioners interested in this form of doctorate and all those with an interest in doctorate education...

A lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future. Collins Get Ready for IELTS Writing is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills...

Lecturers, request you electronic inspection copy here Packed with helpful advice, checklists and templates, this book will help you improve your study skills throughout your time at university. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, the...

Shows students how to make their writing effective and grammatically correct. Organised into mini units and easy to read, it deals with everyday tasks and problems. This second edition adds further guidance on common questions raised by students, for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645420743Author Intelligent EducationFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint DexterityPublisher DexterityWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

This book is a step by step illustrated guide to planning and writing dissertations and theses for undergraduate and graduate science students. Topics covered include advice on writing each section of a thesis as well as general discussions on collecting...

Develop key reading skills and become more confident when reading in English. If you want to understand everything you read in English, you need to practise reading different kinds of texts. With Collins Reading (A2) you will learn how to get...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780545842815Author Liza CharlesworthFormat PaperbackPage Count 8Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 147mm * 147mm *...

This is a research book with a difference. It tells the truth about the research process. Each phase of a research project is addressed in the simultaneous order in which researchers often undertake them. Importantly, the book recognizes that writing up...

This revised and updated second edition is an accessible companion designed to help science and technology students develop the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to produce clear and coherent academic writing in their university assignments. ...

Give your child the support they need in English These new practice test materials for Cambridge English: Movers (also known as Young Learners English: Movers) support young learners and include comprehensive guidance for both teachers and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782806271204Author Bright SummariesFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Brightsummaries.comPublisher Brightsummaries.comWeight(grams) 129g

Becoming the Writer You Already Are helps scholars uncover their unique writing process and design a writing practice that fits how they work. Author Michelle R. Boyd introduces the Writing Metaphor as a reflective tool that can help you understand and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635303469Author Trivium Paralegal Exam Prep TeamFormat PaperbackPage Count 150Imprint Trivium Test PrepPublisher Trivium Test PrepWeight(grams)...

Boost your confidence with helpful advice and practice for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification. With fun activities to build students' skills and vocabulary, Practice for B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools), gives...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645425267Author Intelligent EducationFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint DexterityPublisher DexterityWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 5mm

One of the major intangible benefits associated with the postgraduate research experience is precisely that: the experience. And more specifically, for an increasing number of international research students: the British doctoral experience. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645425762Author Intelligent EducationFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint DexterityPublisher DexterityWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Whatever stage of the peer mentoring journey your students are at, this engagingly-written book will help them to get the most out of their peer mentoring experience. It explains the role of peer mentors in universities and shows students exactly what's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637753231Author Lydia MorrisonFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Test Prep BooksPublisher Test Prep BooksWeight(grams) 517gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645425502Author Intelligent EducationFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint DexterityPublisher DexterityWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

The leap between the undergrad and postgrad can sometimes come as a surprise, especially if you've been out of education for a while. Postgraduate study involves applying skills and knowledge in a more sophisticated and advanced way than was required...

While notions of what constitutes critical thinking vary, educators, politicians, and employers all agree that critical thinking skills are necessary for well-educated citizens and a key capacity for successful employees. In Teaching for Critical...

Lecturers/instructors - request a free digital inspection copy here This dynamic guide to doing literature reviews demystifies the process in seven steps to show researchers how to produce a comprehensive literature review. Teaching techniques to bring...

This friendly and concise guide will help students to understand what stress is, why they experience it and how they can manage it. Based on up-to-date research, the book teaches students how to identify their stress and anxiety triggers, and how to...

Ursula Hackett's tried-and-tested approach for essay success helps students to create brilliant, original, high-scoring essays that are enjoyable to write - and read. With dozens of hands-on exercises and clear examples, Brilliant Essays begins with...

This practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stress-management a natural part of their everyday routine. Each of the 50 'Ways' in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think about,...