Study skills brochure 2013

Study SkillS FROM OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Writing For Academic Journals 3/eRowena Murray

This book gives practical advice for overcoming common obstacles such as finding a topic, targeting journals, and finding the time to write. The author offers a range of helpful writing

strategies, making this an invaluable handbook for academics at all stages of their career, from doctoral students to early career researchers and even experienced academics.Paperback £22.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-26302-8 September 2013 312pp eBook: 978-0-335-26303-5

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Just Write It!How to develop top-class university writing skillsGreta Solomon

Just Write It! is a writing skills book with a difference. It teaches students to unblock their preconceptions and negative thoughts about writing. This helps them

to achieve the marks that they are capable of and to realize their full potential.

Quizzes, exercises and checklists allow students to assess their current writing behaviour and track their improvement.Paperback £11.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-24599-4 March 2013 192pp eBook: 978-0-335-24600-7

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SPSS Survival Manual 5/eJulie Pallant

This bestselling guide, now covers up to version 21 of the SPSS software. Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right

data analysis technique for your project and discussing basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step by step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report.Paperback £32.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-26258-8 May 2013 368pp eBook: 978-0-335-26259-5

Your Phd CoachHow To Get The Phd Experience You WantJeff Gill and Will Medd

This book is your own personal PhD coach. It’s not just about surviving your PhD, it’s about thriving in the experience. Taking a unique self-coaching approach, this book will enable you to understand

how to navigate your way through the various challenges posed by PhD study with resilience, self-sufficiency, and the determination to succeed. Paperback £16.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-24767-7 September 2013 200pp eBook: 978-0-335-24768-4

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Teaching To Avoid PlagiarismHow To Promote Good Source Use Diane Pecorari

With a series of activities to help readers solidify their grasp of the approaches advised in the book, Teaching to Avoid Plagiarism is an essential guide for anyone

in a student-facing role who wants to handle plagiarism more effectively. Paperback £24.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-24593-2 August 2013 208pp eBook: 978-0-335-24594-9

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Succeeding with your Literature ReviewA handbook for studentsPaul Oliver

This step-by-step handbook will prove to be invaluable for all students, it provides comprehensive, practical guidance on the process of researching a range

of relevant literature on a subject, followed by planning and writing a literature review.Paperback £19.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-24368-6 2012 160pp eBook: 978-0-335-24369-3

Research ProposalsA practical guideMartyn Denscombe

Whether you are an undergraduate student or a PhD student, this user-friendly and practical book will guide you through the complete process of producing a successful research

proposal and ‘selling’ a research idea.Paperback £19.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-24406-5 2012 192pp eBook: 978-0-335-24407-2

The Good Research Guide 4/eFor small-scale social research projectsMartyn Denscombe

Paperback £19.99 2010 400pp ISBN: 978-0-335-24138-5 eBook: 978-0-335-24140-8

The Ultimate Survival Guide for University StudentsThis FREE eBook is an indispensible guide for all students beginning life at university. Despite the best laid plans, this period often feels like a giant leap into the unknown.

Your students can download their FREE copy of our survival guide by visiting:www.openup.co.uk/lifeatuni/ebook

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Doing Your Research Project 5/eA guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social scienceJudith Bell



postgraduate study

How to Get a PhD 5/eA handbook for students and their supervisorsEstelle M. Phillips and Derek S. Pugh


The Unwritten Rules of PhD Research 2/eMarian Petre and Gordon Rugg


Stepping Stones to Achieving Your DoctorateBy focusing on your viva from the startVernon Trafford and Shosh Leshem


How to Research 4/eLoraine Blaxter, Christina Hughes and Malcolm Tight


The Research Student’s Guide to Success 3/ePat Cryer


The Student’s Guide to Research Ethics 2/ePaul Oliver


Returning to Study for a Research DegreeStuart Powell


MBA Admissions Strategy 2/eFrom profile building to essay writingAvi Gordon


How to Survive Your Viva 2/eRowena Murray


How to Survive Your DoctorateWhat others don’t tell youJane Matthiesen and Mario Binder


Using Statistics A gentle introductionGordon Rugg


How to Find Information 2/eA guide for researchersSally Rumsey


A Gentle Guide to Research MethodsGordon Rugg and Marian Petre


The PhD Application Handbook, revised editionPeter J. Bentley

Paperback £19.99 2006 192pp ISBN: 978-0-335-24696-0

Succeeding with Your Master’s Dissertation 2/eA step-by-step handbookJohn Biggam

This book takes a step-by-step approach to the dissertation life cycle and highlights examples of good and bad practice and common mistakes, it

provides clear guidance on how to gain marks, as well as how to avoid losing them.Paperback £23.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-24225-2 2011 384pp eBook: 978-0-335-24226-9

Managing Information for Research 2/eLiz Orna and Graham Stevens


Ground Rules for Social Research 2/eGuidelines for good practiceMartyn Denscombe


Gaining Funding for ResearchDiane Berry



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Beginning studying

How to Get a Good Degree 2/eMaking the most of your time at universityPhil Race


Studying at a Distance 3/eA guide for studentsChristine Talbot


Getting Ahead as an International StudentDave Burnapp


Managing Part-time StudyA guide for undergraduates and postgraduatesCaroline Gatrell


How to be a Student100 great ideas and practical habits for students everywhereSarah Moore and Maura Murphy


The Mature Student’s Guide to Higher EducationLinda Pritchard and Leila Roberts


The Student’s Guide to Exam Success 2/eEileen Tracy


The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism 2/eColin Neville


How to Improve Your Assignment ResultsColin Neville


Reading at UniversityGavin Fairbairn and Susan Fairbairn

Paperback £17.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-20385-7 2001 192pp eBook: 978-0-335-23153-9

Writing at University 3/eA guide for studentsPhyllis Creme and Mary R. Lea


Grammar 2/eA friendly approachChristine Sinclair


Writing Up Your University Assignments and Research ProjectsNeil Murray and Geraldine Hughes


How to Write a Thesis 3/eRowena Murray


Reading, Writing and Reasoning 3/eA guide for studentsGavin Fairbairn and Christopher Winch


The Ultimate Study Skills HandbookSarah Moore, Colin Neville, Maura Murphy and Cornelia Connolly

Covering all the core skills you will need to help you make the most of your course, The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook is your key to success.


SERIES EDITOR: DAVID CANTERThese must-have books cover the basic skills for particular degrees as well as specialist skills that will transfer to the workplace.

successful studying

Study Skills for Business and Management StudentsBarbara Allan


Study Skills for Psychology StudentsRichard Latto and Jennifer Latto


Study Skills for Nursing and Midwifery StudentsPhilip Scullion and David Guest



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How to be an Effective SupervisorBest practice in research student supervisionAdrian Eley and Rowena Murray


A Practical Guide to Using Second Life in Higher Education Maggi Savin-Baden


Giving Students Effective Written FeedbackDeirdre Burke and Jackie Pietrick


How to Design and Deliver Enhanced ModulesA case study approachDiana Medlicott


Podcasting for Learning in UniversitiesGilly Salmon and Palitha Edirisingha


Reconceptualising Evaluation in Higher EducationThe Practice TurnMurray Saunders, Paul Trowler and Veronica Bamber


Becoming an AuthorAdvice for academics and other professionalsDavid Canter and Gavin Fairbairn


The Handbook of Academic WritingA fresh approachRowena Murray


Inspiring AcademicsLearning with the world’s great university teachersIan Hay


Achieving Your Professional DoctorateA handbookNancy-Jane Smith

Paperback £19.99 2008 240pp ISBN: 978-0-335-22721-1 eBook: 978-0-335-236824

The New AcademicA Strategic HandbookShelda Debowski


academics and professionals

student-friendly guides

SERIES EDITOR: PETER LEVINThese bestsellers are perfect for students experiencing the panics of writing an essay or revising for exams or looking for guidance on study or successful team working.

Excellent Dissertations! 2/ePeter Levin


Write Great Essays! 2/ePeter Levin


Conquer Study Stress!Peter LevinPaperback £9.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-22865-2 2007 112pp eBook: 978-0-335-23519-3

Skilful Time Management!Peter LevinPaperback £9.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-22294-0 2007 104pp eBook: 978-0-335-23492-9

Perfect Presentations!Peter Levin and Graham ToppingPaperback £9.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-21905-6 2006 152pp eBook: 978-0-335-22621-4

Sail Through Exams!Peter Levin


Successful Teamwork!Peter Levin


Teaching for Quality Learning at University 4/eJohn Biggs and Catherine Tang


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