Study Skills Books

New and Published Books

1. Academic Writing

   A Handbook for International Students, 4th Edition

   By Stephen Bailey

   Most international students need to write essays and reports for exams and coursework, but writing good academic English is one of the most demanding tasks students face. This new, fourth edition of Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students has been completely revised to help students...

   Published October 9th 2014 by Routledge
2. Academic Writing for International Students of Science

   By Jane Bottomley

   Academic Writing for International Students of Science will help international students to develop their command of academic scientific writing in English. It guides students through the writing process itself, and will help them to produce clear, well-written and well-organised essays and reports....

   Published July 14th 2014 by Routledge
3. Research Methods for Education, second edition

   By Peter Newby

   Research Methods for Education, Second Edition takes the student by the hand and guides them through the complex subject of research methods in an engaging, witty and clear way. The book covers the philosophical approaches and epistemology, as well as the practical aspects of research,...

   Published March 26th 2014 by Routledge
4. Going to University Abroad

   A guide to studying outside the UK

   By Martin Hyde, Anthony Hyde

   More and more students in the world now decide to undertake their university studies in another country to their own. They see advantages of quality, value and experience in studying abroad and rightly see the experience as a preparation for life and a big plus for their CVs in an increasingly...

   Published December 4th 2013 by Routledge
5. Successful Study

   Skills for teaching assistants and early years practitioners, 2nd Edition

   By Christine Ritchie, Paul Thomas

   Successful Study is an essential guide for students embarking upon an education related Foundation Degree without previous study experience. The world of study at university can be a daunting and bewildering place for new students unfamiliar with the academic processes such as writing essays and...

   Published December 4th 2013 by Routledge
6. Geography in the Primary School (Routledge Revivals)

   By John Bale

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   First published in 1987, this title provides primary school teachers with ideas by which geographical skills and ideas can be introduced in the primary school. John Bale shows how teachers can build on children’s ‘private geographies’ with practical learning strategies, examining approaches to the...

   Published September 24th 2013 by Routledge
7. Research Methods in Law

   Edited by Dawn Watkins, Mandy Burton

   The aim of this book is to explain in clear terms some of the main methodological approaches in legal research. This is an edited collection, with each chapter written by specialists in their field, researching in a variety of jurisdictions. Each contributor addresses the topic of "lay decision...

   Published July 2nd 2013 by Routledge
8. Study Skills for Sports Studies

   By Tara Magdalinski

   Starting university can be a daunting prospect, as students come to grips with new ways of working, learning and thinking. Studying sport at university poses particular challenges, with students often engaged in playing or coaching sport alongside their studies and having unconventional working...

   Published May 20th 2013 by Routledge
9. Problem Solving & Comprehension

   7th Edition

   By Arthur Whimbey, Jack Lochhead, Ronald Narode

   This popular book shows students how to increase their power to analyze problems and comprehend what they read using the Think Aloud Pair Problem Solving [TAPPS] method. First it outlines and illustrates the method that good problem solvers use in attacking complex ideas. Then it provides practice...

   Published February 11th 2013 by Routledge
10. Research and Practice in Physical Education

    By Deborah Tannehill, Ann MacPhail, Ger Halbert, Frances Murphy

    Research findings in education can provide invaluable insight into how teaching practice can be improved, but research papers are often inaccessible and hard to digest. This innovative new text is designed to assist physical education students, pre-service teachers, practising teachers and teacher...

    Published December 17th 2012 by Routledge