Kathleen McMillan

Jonathan Weyers

This book covers everything a student will need to research, plan and write academic essays and assignments effectively and successfully.

How to Write Essays & Assignments

Allan Jones

Rob Reed

David A Holmes

If you are studying the biomolecular sciences - including biochemistry, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, genetics, microbiology and molecular biology - then this book will be an indispensable companion throughout the whole of your degree programme. It provides effective explanation and support for the development of a wide range of laboratory and data analysis skills that you will use time and again during the practical aspects of your studies. This book also gives you a solid grounding in the broader transferable skills, which are increasingly necessary to achieve a high level of academic success.

Practical Skills in Biomolecular Science

How to write great dissertations and projects provides all of the tips and techniques that a student is likely to need to choose, research, write and present dissertations and projects that will guarantee you top marks.

How to Write Dissertations & Project Reports

Study Skills for International Students provides support and guidance for international students of all disciplines seeking to familiarise themselves with and excel in higher education in the UK. From adjusting to a new social and academic culture to citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism, this book will act as a quick-reference guide, containing the need-to-know information to help overseas students in all aspects of university life.

Study Skills for International Students eBook

Is there a secret to successful study?The answer is ‘yes’! There are some essential skills and smart strategies that will help you to improve your results at university. Using proven techniques and tips to help you focus your efforts and develop successful study skills and strategies, THE STUDY SKILLS BOOKprovides practical answers to questions such as: What do lecturers expect from you in a tutorial? What’s the best way to plan an essay or dissertation? Where should you concentrate your efforts for maximum impact? This book is an essential practical resource for all students who want to improve their performance and succeed in their studies: All key study skills are covered including essay writing, revision and exams, tutorials, and dissertations Practical solutions are presented for the most common problems A common-sense, no-nonsense approach is offered using practical checklists and tips This handbook has been written by experts and extensively tested on students to help you focus your efforts, troubleshoot your problems and thrive at university. “Every aspect of university life is covered – my tip to other students is to have this book on their desk and use it – (it) has been a great help”, Sarah Scott, Student “This book really is a must have for any first year student!! Easy to read, intelligent and the best help a first year could ever want!”, Alastair Ross, Amazon reviewer “This book really will be a godsend to you during your time at university. It's like my bible now - I'm so glad I bought it!”, Fi Wordsworth, Amazon reviewer

The Study Skills Book

An essential handbook every student needs to survive at university, this title provides essential practical advice on everything from financial tips and dealing with stress, to discovering how to get the best out of tutorials, how to write and present assignments, and what to do when up against an assessment crunch-point.

Skills and Strategies for Success at University

The Smarter Student

Laboratory and field studies are essential areas of undergraduate training in biology; practical work must be fully understood and effectively presented, but many students under-perform because they lack basic laboratory skills. The fifth edition continues to provide you with easy-to-use guidance for laboratory and field studies and broader transferable skills. It also offers you new material on subjects ranging from environmental investigations to writing a project proposal. It is the ideal text for you to rely on throughout your undergraduate course.

Practical Skills in Biology

Robert H. Reed

Jonathan D. B. Weyers

Practical Skills in Biology is an indispensable book that provides useful support at all stages of a degree course and underpins any practical course in biology. Sections key transferable skills, including chapters on time management, working with others, note taking, revising, assessment and exams, and preparing a cv. Chapters on fieldwork and on the preparation and use of calibration curves. Up-dated material on the use of the Internet and world wide web. Material on evaluating information ? a vital skill for today?s students. Coverage of numeracy and statistics to provide support and guidance in this tricky area. Each chapter has study exercises to reinforce learning with problems and practical exercises. Answers are given at the back of the book for all exercises. Each chapter is supported by a section giving printed and electronic sources for further study. Worked examples and "how to" boxes set out the essential procedures in a step-by-step manner. Key points highlight critical features of methodology. Use of margin tips, definitions and illustrations. Use of two-colour text throughout the book.

This essential reference book has been written by experts and tested on students and will help any Higher Education student to focus their efforts, trouble-shoot any problems and thrive in their University studies.

Jonathan Weyers

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