ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENTDissertations and Theses From Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields 2edJohn D Cone and Sharon L FosterThis publication helps graduate students in psychology and other related fields to plan the thesis and dissertation process from beginning to end. Clearly written, the authors successfully mentor students by advising them, answering their questions, and breaking down what may seem like an overwhelming and unsurmountable task into a series of concrete and manageable steps.Pbk 400pp 9781591473626 A$54.95 NZ$77 2006 American Psychological Assoc

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers 7edKate L TurabianNow, with this seventh edition, Turabian’s Manual has undergone its most extensive revision, ensuring that it will remain the most valuable handbook for writers at every level - from first-year undergraduates, to dissertation writers apprehensively submitting final manuscripts, to senior scholars who may be old hands at research and writing but less familiar with new media citation styles.Pbk 436pp 9780226823379 A$34.95 NZ$49.95 2007 University of Chicago Press

Writing for Academic Success: A Postgraduate GuideGail Craswell Writing for Academic Success is an excellent practical guide for any student entering into postgraduate study, providing a comprehensive coverage of academic writing skills and communication techniques. From initial time-management strategies to detailed tips on thesis and exam writing, Craswell helps the postgraduate student to develop their own effective communication methods. Further sections on doing a presentation and cogent advice on how to get articles published ensure that Craswell provides the widest coverage of all aspects of writing and academic communication.Pbk 288pp 9781412903011 A$49.95 NZ$69 2004 Sage Publications Ltd

How to Succeed at University: An Essential Guide to Academic Skills and Personal DevelopmentBob Smale and Julie FowlieThis book is a uniquely comprehensive study skills and personal development guide, incorporating coverage of personal skills, academic skills and job search skills within the framework of personal development planning. All the key skills are covered, with a strong focus on the importance of the continuing personal development process and the ultimate goal of employability.Pbk 272pp 9781412947176 A$39.95 NZ$56.95 2009 Sage Publications Ltd

MATHS AND SCIENCEThe Craft of Scientific CommunicationJoseph E Harmon and Alan G GrossIn this remarkable guide, Joseph E Harmon and Alan G Gross have combined their many years of experience in the art of science writing to analyse published examples of how the best scientists communicate. Organised topically with information on the structural elements and the style of scientific communications, each chapter draws on models of past successes and failures to show students and practitioners how best to negotiate the world of print, online publication, and oral presentation.Pbk 240pp 9780226316628 A$29.95 NZ$43.95 2010.04 University of Chicago Press

Understanding Maths: Basic Maths Explained 3edGraham LawlerAre you enrolled on an arts or social sciences course in further and higher education, or a training course for work? Do you find it hard to cope with fractions, percentages, averages, decimals, angles, area, volume, or other number and data-related work? Then this is definitely the book for you. Written by an experienced and sympathetic maths teacher, it will help you master all these important skills. Whether you are just starting at college or university, or a mature student, it explains in easy steps everything you need for successful number and data handling.Pbk 160pp 9781842850862 A$28.95 NZ$39.95 2006 Studymates Ltd

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Writing Your Thesis 2edPaul OliverThis new edition is designed to help postgraduate and research students with the process, preparation, writing and examination of their theses. Many students are able to design their programme of research and to collect the data, but they can find it more difficult to transform their data into a thesis. This updated edition contains additional material on the writing of shorter doctoral theses; writing about ethical issues; presenting qualitative data; and developing strategies for an oral examination.Pbk 184pp 9781412946896 A$48.95 NZ$66 2008 Sage Publications Ltd

Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation: A Roadmap from Beginning to EndLinda Dale Bloomberg and Marie VolpeCompleting your Qualitative Dissertation fills an important gap in the qualitative research literature by specifically addressing the fast-growing practice of qualitative masters studies and doctoral dissertations in colleges and universities throughout the world. Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation is a must-have resource for any student contemplating a qualitative research project, thesis, or dissertation, and equally valuable to researchers undertaking and writing up their qualitative research.Pbk 264pp 9781412956512 A$64 NZ$88 2008 Sage Publications Inc

How to Write a Master’s ThesisYvonne BuiHow to Write a Masters Thesis is a comprehensive manual on how to conceptualise and write a five-chapter masters thesis, including the introduction, literature review, methodology, results, and discussion/conclusion. Yvonna Bui demystifies the process by integrating the language learned in prerequisite courses into a step-by-step guide for developing one’s own thesis/project.Pbk 320pp 9781412957106 A$49.95 NZ$69 2009 Sage Publications Inc

The Literature Review: Six Steps to SuccessLawrence A Machi and Brenda T McEvoyWritten in user-friendly language, this compact reference offers master’s and doctoral-level students in education and the social sciences a roadmap to developing and writing an effective literature review for a research project, thesis, or dissertation. Organised around a comprehensive and detailed six-step developmental model, the book provides guided exercises, graphics, charts, and examples from the everyday experiences of researchers.Pbk 184pp 9781412961356 A$45.95 NZ$59.95 2008 Sage Publications Inc

The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation 2edCarol M RobertsThe Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation is not a technical manual to help doctoral students through the minutiae of conducting in-depth qualitative or quantitative research. Instead, this how-to manual focuses on the practical aspects of writing and organising a dissertation, in particular the psychological and social hurdles that are involved. This new edition includes new chapters on ethical considerations, as well as significantly updated and expanded coverage of using the Internet and technology to conduct research.Pbk 248pp 9781412977982 A$51.95 NZ$72 2010.08 Sage Publications Inc

Your PhD Thesis: How to Plan, Draft, Write and Edit Your ThesisRobert BrewerUndertaking a PhD and completing the task can be daunting. Yet one is being asked for an incremental increase rather than a paradigm shift in knowledge. This book seeks to place research methods within the context of the research process as a whole from an initial consideration of the nature of the research to the final submission of the thesis.Pbk 160pp 9781842850701 A$33.95 NZ$45.95 2007 Studymates Ltd

Your PhD Companion: The Insider Guide to Mastering the Practical Realities of Getting Your PhDStephen Marshall and Nick GreenThis book guides readers through doctoral study from the student’s point of view - the challenges, pitfalls, and ups and downs that they are likely to encounter in the course of completing their PhD. Inside, readers will find: advice on doing research, examples of PhD problems and their resolution, reflections on life as a PhD student, insights into how the academic system works, and real life cases of famous (and not so famous) PhD students.Pbk 176pp 9781845283926 A$25.95 NZ$35.95 2010.02 How To Books

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Perfect Grammar: How to Recognise, Correct and Avoid Grammatical ErrorsDerek SolesWho else wants to make their writing sparkle? How often have you written something and not been sure if it is correct? Should you write ‘its’ ‘it’s’ or ‘it is’? Armed with this book, you will never make those errors again. This is an essential guide for students and teachers and for people in business. Communication is essential in any organisation and good grammar is the ‘oil’ that lubricates the flow of communication.Pbk 160pp 9781842851364 A$28.95 NZ$39.95 2008 Studymates Ltd

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Improve Your Punctuation and Grammar: Master the Essentials of the English Language and Write with Greater Confidence 3edMarion FieldA guide for those wanting to crack the basics of English language usage, this book is also suitable for students - including those studying English as a foreign language. Contents includes: grammatical guidelines; sentence construction and variety; adjectives and adverbs; punctuation marks; style and common errors.Pbk 176pp 9781845283292 A$24.95 NZ$34.95 2009 How To Books

Better English: Handle Everyday Situations with Confidence 3edDorothy MasseyAre you learning or improving your English? This highly practical book starts with the premise that the only way to improve effective spoken English is to start practising it in real-life situations. The Better English technique means that right from the start students are able to put their knowledge to use. Topics include: everyday phrases, how to ask for help and information, how to book holidays and use public transport, visiting the doctor and/or hospital, how to deal with the bank, coping with the telephone and how to ask for help in emergencies.Pbk 160pp 9781842850763 A$28.95 NZ$39.95 2005 Studymates Ltd

STUDY SKILLSTouch Typing in Ten Hours 3edAnn DobsonFeaturing an easy-to-learn method to touch type, this edition includes how to use Microsoft Word 2007 to best advantage. This is a fun, easy-to-learn and proven method to learn to touch type. Invest just ten hours and you will reap the benefits for a lifetime. Transform your use of the keyboard at the fraction of a cost of a course.Pbk 240pp 9781845283407 A$28.95 NZ$39.95 2009 How To Books

How to Pass Your Exams: Proven Techniques for Any Exam That Will Guarantee Success 4edMike EvansWhen taking an exam at least 50 per cent of your chances are down to: your attitude to exams; simple but effective techniques to use in the exam itself; the way you approach the course of study. The new 4th edition of this exams ‘bible’ delivers techniques which make a huge difference to exam performance at all levels: professional, academic, Master’s, secondary.Pbk 128pp 9781845284442 A$19.95 NZ$27.95 2010.08 How To Books

Advanced Critical Thinking SkillsRoy Van Den Brink-BudgenThis book takes the skills introduced in Roy van den Brink-Budgen’s bestselling book Critical Thinking for Students and extends and builds on them. As a result, it will be especially useful for students on advanced level courses, whether in schools, colleges, or universities. It shows how complex arguments can be built up, analysed, and evaluated. It also shows how the use of various types of claim can be approached in argument, by stressing the need to ask a series of questions about their possible significance.Pbk 176pp 9781845284336 A$34.95 NZ$48.95 2010.09 How To Books

Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University 2edTom Burns and Sandra SinfieldThe eagerly-awaited new edition of the successful “Essential Study Skills” continues to provide a truly practical guide to achieving success at university. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, this is the book that will help you to better understand how you learn, gain a clear idea of your strengths and areas for development, organise yourself for study, write and research academically, pass exams, and cope with stress at university.Pbk 344pp 9781412945851 A$39.95 NZ$58.95 2008 Sage Publications Ltd

Read, Research and Write: Academic Skills for ESL Students in Higher EducationCaroline BrandtThis book is for students who have learnt English as a second (or third, or fourth) language, and are studying at an institution where English is the medium of instruction. Each of its 10 chapters focuses on a reproduced academic article on an aspect of English for academic purposes. Students can therefore learn about language skills from the articles themselves as well as developing those skills in the activities and tasks which follow.Pbk 248pp 9781412947374 A$49.95 NZ$69 2008 Sage Publications Ltd

An Introduction to Online Learning: A Guide for StudentsJulie GlobokarThe book addresses myths and misconceptions regarding online education, organisation, communication, time management, personal learning styles, key aspects of research, handling technological catastrophes, where to seek help when you need it, and other tips for successfully meeting the unique demands of distance learning. This book contains relevant, original examples and illustrations, as well as online resources with links to meaningful examples, interviews with students, etc.Pbk 136pp 9781412978224 A$38.95 NZ$52.95 2010.04 Sage Publications Inc

Essay Writing: A Student`s GuideMunLing ShieldsEssay Writing is a student guide with a mission: to enable students to write better essays by demystifying the essay-writing process. In contextualising essay writing within the larger university experience - communication, the academic culture, different learning styles and approaches and learning and teaching at university - this book helps students to study more independently, learn more meaningfully and to write first-class essays.Pbk 240pp 9781847870902 A$33.95 NZ$47.95 2010.02 Sage Publications Ltd

WRITING SKILLSHow to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic WritingPaul J SilviaIn this practical, light-hearted, and encouraging book, Paul Silvia explains that writing productively does not require innate skills or special traits but specific tactics and actions. Drawing examples from his own field of psychology, he shows readers how to overcome motivational roadblocks and become prolific without sacrificing evenings, weekends, and vacations.Pbk 168pp 9781591477433 A$27.95 NZ$38.95 2007 AmericanPsychological

Improve Your Written English: Master the Essentials of Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling and Write with Greater Confidence 5edMarion FieldImprove Your Written English delivers various basics of writing good English. This title is suitable for students including those studying English as a foreign language. Contents includes the basics such as: parts of speech; sentence structure; punctuation; paragraphing and dialogue. It also covers more advanced topics such as: writing essays and short stories; form filling; letter writing and job applications.Pbk 176pp 9781845283315 A$24.95 NZ$34.95 2009 How To Books

Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide 3edPeter RedmanTop marks cannot be guaranteed - but there are proven approaches and techniques which can help everyone write good essays. The third edition of this indispensable guide builds on the success of the previous editions, offering fully updated and expanded advice in an even more accessible format. Good Essay Writing provides answers to the key questions which face students when preparing essays.Pbk 132pp 9781412920117 A$29.95 NZ$39.95 2005 Sage Publications Ltd

The Academic Essay: How to Plan, Draft, Write and ReviseDerek SolesThis book is a step-by-step guide to all the stages of writing an academic essay. The first part deals with gathering, evaluating and organising information; the second with how to write effective introductions and concluding paragraphs, and the final section with how to revise and edit your work.Pbk 160pp 9781842850657 A$28.95 NZ$39.95 2005 Studymates Ltd

How to Write Essays: A Step-by-Step Guide for all Levels, With Sample Essays 2edDon ShiachThis 2nd edition of this straightforward guide to essay writing includes expert advice and practical guidance from an experienced author. Students can dramatically improve their grade assessments by putting into practice some simple, but invaluable principles of essay writing. It deals both with timed exam conditions and coursework essays. Students can use this book to understand exactly what is required of them and how to deliver it.Pbk 240pp 9781845283414 A$28.95 NZ$39.95 2009 How To Books

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