Study Skills and Research Methods

Academic Diary

Stella Cottrell This bestselling planner is the complete selfmanagement and organisational tool for students. It contains everything undergraduates need to organise their information and time effectively – including study skills advice, a 13-month week-to-view diary, careers support, and financial information, as well as timetables, reading lists and tutor contact pages for students to fill in with their individual requirements. This year's planner includes start and end of year 'to do' lists, more wellbeing and personal finance advice and colourful stickers for further personalisation.

UK May 2023 • 262 pages PB 9781350358652 • £10.99 Bloomsbury Academic Kate Williams, Oxford Brookes University, UK & Michelle Reid, Oxford Brookes University, UK Part of the Pocket Study Skills series, this compact and accessible guide takes students through the process of undertaking a dissertation. While It has a strong focus on the early planning stages, it also encourages students to look – and plan – ahead to the later stages of developing one’s argument and writing up research. This edition includes a new chapter on the research proposal as an assessed assignment and updated advice on making the most of the student-supervisor relationship. It also features a redesigned dissertation library showing different structures used across disciplines.

UK June 2023 • US August 2023 • 170 pages PB 9781350374249 • £7.99 / $10.95 ePdf 9781350374263 • £7.19 / $10.98 Series: Pocket Study Skills • Bloomsbury Academic

Bloomsbury Study Skills

Becoming a Midwife

A Student Guide

Ellie Durant, Midwife Diaries, UK Written in a friendly, uplifting tone, this guide provides students and newly-qualified midwives with the tools and support they need to thrive on their course, on placement and in the early stages of their careers. The book provides guidance on core academic skills like time management, writing essays and reflections, the fundamentals of clinical practice, self care and seeking support, and making the transition to newly-qualified midwife. Chapters are enriched with insights from students and practising midwives, practical tips, worksheets to promote reflective practice, and suggestions for further reading.

UK February 2023 • US May 2023 • 192 pages PB 9781350322332 • £16.99 / $22.95 ePub 9781350322356 • £15.29 / $21.97 ePdf 9781350322349 • £15.29 / $21.97 Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills • Bloomsbury Academic

Success in Academic Writing

Trevor Day, University of Bath, UK This step-by-step concise guide takes students through the writing process, covering core aspects of academic writing, from understanding the task and researching the topic through to composing a draft, editing copy and responding to feedback. Chapters feature numerous practical self-study activities, top tips and opportunities for reflection, alongside examples of good writing from a range of disciplines. By engaging with the text, students of all levels and disciplines will develop confidence, technique and clarity, as well as transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.

UK June 2023 • US September 2023 • 248 pages PB 9781350352858 • £15.99 / $21.95 ePub 9781350352872 • £14.39 / $20.60 ePdf 9781350352865 • £14.39 / $20.60 Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills • Bloomsbury Academic

The Science Student's Guide to Dissertations and Research Projects

Jessica Bownes, University of Glasgow, UK A guide to take students through the entire process of working on a dissertation, from the early but crucial planning stages, through to undertaking practical work and collecting data, researching literature, and writing up one’s findings. Each chapter includes lists, step-by-step guides and plenty of examples, making it practical and easy-to-follow. The book also provides strategies for when things go wrong, with advice on managing stress, procrastination and unexpected data.

UK April 2023 • US April 2023 • 184 pages PB 9781350323681 • £16.99 / $22.95 ePub 9781350323834 • £15.29 / $21.97 ePdf 9781350323841 • £15.29 / $21.97 Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills • Bloomsbury Academic

Writing for Science Students

Jennifer Boyle & Scott Ramsay This award-winning guide equips students of all scientific disciplines with the skills they need to communicate effectively in written assignments. It offers clear and highly practical guidance on every stage of the writing process, from understanding the assignment they've been set, to researching and planning, right through to drafting and editing.

UK April 2023 • US April 2023 • 240 pages PB 9781350932678 • £16.99 / $22.95 ePub 9781350932685 • £15.29 / $21.97 ePdf 9781350932692 • £15.29 / $21.97 Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills • Bloomsbury Academic World English