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Get your study sorted

Whether you are a student, or just need a little extra help writing those assignments, these selected titles on study tips could help you ace your exams!

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Critical thinking skills

Stella Cottrell

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With clear explanations, examples and plenty of exercises, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing. It is suitable for students of all levels.

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Math study skills workbook

Paul D. Nolting

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This workbook helps learners identify their strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning styles - and then presents an easy-to-follow system to increase their success in mathematics.

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Writing history essays

Ian W. Mabbett

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To write history essays successfully, it is vital to understand the basics of technique as well as the original principles which rule the whole process. This book takes you beyond the essay, with practical advice on writing book reviews and reports.

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How to use your reading in your essays

Jeanne Godfrey

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Reading is integral to academic writing. Knowing which sources to include in assignments can be challenging. That's where this handy guide comes in. Concise and practical, it contains valuable guidance on paraphrasing and comparing views of authors.

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Planning your essay

Janet Godwin

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With essays, the key to success is in the planning. This handy guide takes students through the essay writing process, from beginning to end. This essential resource is for students of all disciplines and levels.

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Making sense

Margot Northey

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An essential guide for students in any discipline, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the general principles of style, grammar, and usage, while covering issues such as how to conduct academic research, write essays, and document sources.

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Cite them right

Richard Pears

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This is the leading guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, covering everything from understanding plagiarism and identifying sources to setting out quotations. Packed with practical tips and example sources, it makes referencing manageable.

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Studying history

Jeremy Black

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This guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind the study of history, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style.

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Statistics in a nutshell

Sarah Boslaugh

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Want help passing a statistics course? This read is a clear introduction and reference for anyone new to the subject. If you want to perform common statistical analyses and learn techniques without getting in over your head, this is your book.

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How to solve physics problems

Daniel M. Oman

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This book will prepare you for physics exams by focusing on problem-solving. You will learn to solve physics problems naturally and systematically - and in a way that will stick with you.

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Beginning chemistry

David E. (David Elliott) Goldberg

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This all-in-one-package includes more than 650 fully solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills. You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.

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