About the Pocket Study Skills Series

Why pick the Palgrave Pockets?
For the time-pushed student, the Pocket Study Skills pack a lot of advice into a little book. Each focuses on a single crucial aspect of study - giving students step by step guidance, handy tips and clear advice on how to approach the important areas which are continually at the core of their study ethic.

If you are a UK customer, all titles in the Palgrave Pocket Study Skills series are exclusively available from Blackwells Bookshops or at www.blackwell.co.uk. For rest of the world customers, please purchase or order inspection copies direct from Palgrave.

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More
Andy Pulman

This handy guide shows students how to get the most out of using the internet and internet technology. Areas covered include: web 2.0 technology (wikis, blogs, Podcasts and RSS) that students may encounter at university, good web practice (netiquette, tagging, online writing) and using external resources (citeulike, Google scholar and del.ici.ous).

July 2009 £5.99
9780230223912
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Referencing and Understanding Plagiarism
Kate Williams and Jude Carroll

This guide explains why referencing is an essential part of good writing, and shows how to do it. It explains what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. With clear explanations and examples, this handy easy-to-read guide has engaging illustrations and an informal style.

July 2009 £5.99
9780230574793
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Brilliant Writing Tips for Students
Julia Copus

With tips on punctuation, style, grammar and essay structure, this handy guide provides succinct and practical guidance on students’ most common areas of concern in their written work. Each tip is supplemented by authentic examples of student writing; suggested re-writes; and appropriate self-help exercises.

July 2009 £5.99
9780230220027
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Getting Critical
Kate Williams

Students need to think critically about what they read or hear. This accessible guide shows students what being 'critical' in their work means, and how to bring that 'critical' dimension into all the work they do. It addresses the need and the skills of being critical in relation to reading and writing and is ideal for students at any level.

July 2009 £5.99
9780230584761
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Science Study Skills
Sue Robbins

Science is an active discipline, with the emphasis on ‘doing’ rather than ‘reading' about it. Written for undergraduate scientists, this handy guide outlines the skills expected of them. It provides guidance on tackling different types of assignments, in addition to how to make the most of feedback and prepare for exams.

July 2009 £5.99
9780230577633
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Planning your Essay
Janet Godwin

Essay writing at university is an essential skill but for many students, is an area where they lack confidence. This handy guide takes students through the complete process from what to do before they begin, to using feedback constructively for their next essay. Clearly and well-presented, it includes lively illustrations.

July 2009 £5.99
9780230220676
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