Study Skills
Welcome PASSIONATE ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION At Bloomsbury Academic we develop books and learning resources for university-level students, from undergraduate to graduate with a focus on the Social Sciences, Humanities, Business and Study Skills. Our academic textbooks are some of the most successful in print and our sophisticated e-learning resources integrate seamlessly with course delivery. For over 25 years, we have been proud to have helped hundreds of thousands of students better navigate the demands of university life. As the UK’s bestselling study skills publisher, we produce texts and digital resources to support students in the transition to university and in developing the core academic skills required to succeed on their course and in future careers. Over the decades, social, cultural and technological changes have transformed the higher education landscape and we remain committed to commissioning products which reflect the reality of what it means to be a student in higher education today. Beyond core academic skills, we publish books which deal with topics such as employability and student wellbeing. Previously Macmillan Study Skills, in 2021 we rebranded to Bloomsbury Study Skills, tying together our portfolio of study skills resources for students and early career researchers looking to develop their skills across the full range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Browse our collection and request your inspection copies at Bloomsbury.com or contact inspectioncopies@bloomsbury.com.
Contents Bloomsbury Study Skills timeline
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Core Study Skills
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Pocket Study Skills: Little books, big ideas!
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Critical Thinking Skills
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Referencing
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50 Ways series: Find the ways that work for you!
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Writing Skills
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Research Skills
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Student Wellbeing
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Subject-Specific Study Skills
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Personal Development & Employability
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Study Skills support for your Institution
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Study Skills for International Students
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Journals and Planners
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Revision and Exam Skills
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New and coming soon
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Skills for study – Digital Resources
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Cite them right – Digital Resources
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Bloomsbury Study Skills timeline The development of our Study Skills list
1999 The first edition of The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell is published.
2005 The first edition of The Palgrave Student Planner by Stella Cottrell is published.
2009 The introduction of the Pocket Study Skills series.
2010 Skills for Study is launched.
2013 Cite them right online is launched.
2015 Sales of Stella Cottrell’s titles exceed 1 million.
2018 First titles published in the field of student wellbeing.
2021 Red Globe Press imprint acquired by Bloomsbury Academic and Macmillan Study Skills becomes the Bloomsbury Study Skills list.
2024 The publication of the 6th edition of The Study Skills Handbook marks 25 years of our study skills publishing.
2025 Publication of the 13th edition of Cite Them Right by Richard Pears and Graham Shields.
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Core Study Skills Employing effective study skills becomes essential at university. There is no single way of learning and students often find it hard to discover the method that works best for them. Our expertly designed books help students to develop and hone the essential study skills they need to succeed at university and beyond. The Study Skills Handbook Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: July 2024 ISBN: 9781350421271 | PRICE: £16.99 Bestselling author Stella Cottrell equips students with the skills needed to improve their grades, build confidence and plan for the future they want. The sixth edition helps students make the most of online learning, and includes more material on building study stamina and improving concentration.
Academic Success Authors: J. Brick, N. Wilson, D. Wong and M. Herke Publication date: October 2018 ISBN: 9781352002621 | PRICE: £18.99 This hands-on book introduces students to the demands of university study in a clear and accessible way, and helps them to understand what is expected of them. It gives guidance on the key forms of academic writing, including essays, reports, reflective assignments and exam papers, and helps students to develop their own ‘voice’. It is packed with practical guidance and self-study activities.
Presentation Skills for Students Authors: J. van Emden, L. Becker and A. Becker Publication date: November 2025 ISBN: 9781350473652 PRICE: £17.99
Success in Groupwork Authors: P. Hartley, M. Dawson and S. Beckingham Publication date: March 2022 ISBN: 9781350933491 PRICE: £7.99
“The Study Skills Handbook is like an ideal mentor for new students – accessible, informed, friendly, and full of warmth, wisdom, and good advice. [It is] supportive without being patronising, and informative without being bossy.” Dr Tim Herrick, University of Sheffield, UK
“Academic Success includes everything a new student needs to know about university: from how a university works through to advice on reading, writing and thinking academically... It’s a comprehensive, useful guide to transitioning to university and succeeding in your studies.” Helen Cooper, University of Birmingham, UK
Simplify Your Study Author: P. Lia Publication date: February 2020 ISBN: 9781352008920 PRICE: £16.99
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Core Study Skills All The Work You Shouldn’t Do Author: R. Cline Publication date: July 2025 ISBN: 9781350470576 | PRICE: £13.99 Written by student influencer Ruby Cline, with the modern university student in mind. Students will learn how to get the most from their degree without letting stress take over. The book covers:
“A great asset for students who are navigating the complex world of university. All first years should have a copy.” Robin Waldun, Writer, YouTuber and Educator
-Working out your goals and priorities -How to focus your efforts on the things that really matter -Planning your work -Reading and writing more efficiently -The importance of looking after your body and brain Short and succinct, this book gives students the tools they need to work smart and achieve their own goals.
Focus How to Study in an Increasingly Distracted World Authors: E. Louth Als Publication date: November 2025 ISBN: 9781350503014 | PRICE: £14.99 With its blend of scientific insight and practical strategies, Focus is an ideal starting point for students transitioning to the demands of higher education, where self-directed study and attention management are crucial. Neuroscientist Emma Louth delves into essential aspects of focus, from understanding the basics of sleep, nutrition, and mental health to navigating the intricacies of attention spans influenced by digital media. It empowers students to create conducive study environments and teaches how to effectively manage distractions.
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Reading at University
The Study Success Journal
Author: J. Roberts and C. Hamilton Publication date: February 2020 ISBN: 9781352009163 PRICE: £17.99
Author: B. Bassot Publication Date: April 2019 ISBN: 9781352005493 PRICE: £17.99
“It’s not about working harder, it’s about focusing smarter. Packed with practical tools and real strategies, this book helps students cut through distractions and build study habits that actually work. This is a book all students and faculty should use.” Neil Bradbury, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Rosalind Franklin University, US
How to Use Your Reading in Your Essays Author: J. Godfrey Publication date: August 2018 ISBN: 9781352002973 PRICE: £16.99
Pocket Study Skills: Little books, big ideas! For the time-pushed student, Pocket Study Skills pack a lot of advice into a little book in an entertaining and engaging way. Each guide 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 will continually be at the core of their study.
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Critical Thinking Skills Critical thinking can be demanding, but it makes all the difference to results; the ability to apply critical reasoning is a crucial skill in life beyond university. With the help of our books, students will be able to compare, weigh or evaluate information against other sources and their own knowledge.
Critical Thinking Skills – Effective Analysis, Argument and Reflection Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: March 2023 ISBN: 9781350322585 | PRICE: £17.99 An essential resource for students who need to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. This new edition of the bestselling textbook beaks down the process of critical thinking into a stepby-step guide with examples and tasks.
Critical Thinking and Persuasive Writing for Postgraduates Author: L. Katz Publication date: March 2018 ISBN: 9781137604422 | PRICE: £24.99 This hands-on guide to advanced critical analysis and argumentation will help readers to communicate in a way that is orderly, rigorously supported, persuasive and clear. Chapters blend theory with practice and contain a wealth of activities designed to help students put new skills into practice or revitalise those they already have.
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“I really endorse this book both for its clear and structural approach and its use of humour to more fully engage its audience.” Deidre Kelleher, University College Dublin, Republic of Ireland “The book that I’ve loved most in the entire year. Totally life changing.” Student
Interactive eBook available
“This book takes a nuanced and systematic look at critical thinking – a component of postgraduate learning that is often presumed but not always addressed explicitly.” Elizabeth Monaghan, University of Hull, UK
Where’s Your Argument?
Getting Critical
Authors: H. Cooper and M. Shoolbred
Author: K. Williams
Publication date: June 2022
Publication date: March 2022
ISBN: 9781350932623
ISBN: 9781350933576
PRICE: £7.99
PRICE: £7.99
Referencing Referencing in essays or reports can be a daunting prospect for students – forgetting to cite other people’s work or referencing incorrectly can have serious consequences. The art of referencing correctly can become the bane of both students’ and lecturers’ lives but it doesn’t need to be…
Cite Them Right Authors: R. Pears and G. Shields ISBN: 9781350477261 | PRICE: £14.99 Publication date: May 2025 This essential text is renowned as the most easy-to-use guide to referencing available to students and authors. Academics and teachers rely on the advice in Cite Them Right to guide their students in the skills of identifying and referencing information sources and avoiding plagiarism.
“Cite Them Right may be the most useful book ever written. Referencing finally made simple.” X user “A text that just keeps getting better and better!” Nigel Chaffey, Bath Spa University, UK
See page 22 to find out more about our digital platform, Cite Them Right, which is available on institutional subscription.
Referencing and Understanding Plagiarism Authors: K. Williams and J. Carroll Publication date: July 2017 ISBN: 9781137530714 PRICE: £7.99
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50 Ways series: Find the ways that work for you! This series by bestselling author Stella Cottrell provides fresh, alternative ways for students to engage with the core study, life and employability skills needed for a successful university experience. Each book takes students on their own personal journey by helping them to identify their current habits and suggests practical ways to shape new ones.
Interactive pages – gives students bite-size steps to follow or activities to engage with. ‘How’ section – explains why each ‘way’ will help students. Considering your responses – gives students ideas on how to change their current habits. See also – directs students to related ‘ways’ in the book and wider reading.
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Do I…? – quick quiz to get students thinking about a particular topic. To do. I will... – box for students to write down action points.
Writing Skills Writing forms the basis of a large proportion of assessments at university, but it needn’t be a slog – it’s much more worthwhile if your students actually enjoy the process. Our guides help students to develop, refine and benefit from their writing skills over the course of their studies.
Ultimate Academic Writing Hacks Author: R. Arthur Publication date: November 2025 ISBN: 9781350517417 | PRICE: £14.99 Developed over a decade of working with mature students, international students, neurodivergent students, first generation students and time-pressed students, this concise and practical guide equips students with a wide range of study hacks that are both easy to use and proven to work. Each hack is digestible and designed to be adapted and tweaked to suit different needs. In a matter of seconds, students can access topics as wide ranging as how to build an argument, how to write reflectively, and how to use theories in an assignment.
Brilliant Writing Tips For Students
Planning Your Essay
Author: J. Copus Publication date: January 2025 ISBN: 9781350439573 PRICE: £7.99
Author: J. Godwin Publication date: February 2025 ISBN: 9781350444874 PRICE: £7.99
A must-have for students of all levels, and a valuable resource for teachers needing no-nonsense explanations of key punctuation and grammar points.
With essays, the key to success is in the planning. The fourth edition of this bestselling guide takes students through the process of construction.
The Student’s Guide to Reflective Writing
How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation
Author: M. McMorrow
Author: B. Greetham
Publication date: March 2024
Publication date: February 2026
ISBN: 9781350323032
ISBN: 9781350540026
PRICE: £16.99
PRICE: £16.99
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Planning your Dissertation Author: K. Williams Publication date: June 2023 ISBN: 9781350374249 PRICE: £7.99
Success in Academic Writing Author: T. Day Publication date: June 2023 ISBN: 9781350352858 PRICE: £15.99
Improve Your Grammar – The Essential Guide to Accurate Writing Authors: M. Harrison, V. Jakeman and K. Paterson Publication date: April 2022 ISBN: 9781350933637 PRICE: £17.99
How to Write your Literature Review Author: B. Greetham Publication date: December 2020
Reading and Making Notes Author: J. Godfrey Publication date: February 2023 ISBN: 9781137566201 PRICE: £7.99
Writing for University Author: J. Godfrey Publication date: March 2022 ISBN: 9781350933675 PRICE: £7.99
ISBN: 9781352011043 PRICE: £16.99
Brilliant Essays Authors: U. Hackett Publication date: November 2020
Reflective Writing Author: K. Williams, M. Woolliams and J. Spiro Publication date: May 2020 ISBN: 9781352010084 PRICE: £7.99
Professional Writing Author: S. Marsen Publication date: November 2019 ISBN: 9781352007992 PRICE: £27.99
ISBN: 9781352011371 PRICE: £15.99
The Student Phrase Book Author: J. Godfrey Publication date: January 2020 ISBN: 9781352008333 PRICE: £18.99
Analyzing a Case Study Author: V. van der Ham Publication date: July 2016 ISBN: 9781137566201 PRICE: £7.99
Essentials of Essay Writing – What Markers Look For Author: J. Roberts
Dissertations and Project Reports – A Step by Step Guide
Publication date: April 2017
Author: S. Cottrell
ISBN: 9781137575845
Publication date: January 2014
PRICE: £15.99
ISBN: 9781137364265 PRICE: £17.99
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Research Skills The Postgraduate’s Guide to Research Ethics
Foundations of Research
Author: A. Temple
Author: J. Grix
Publication date: September 2019
Publication date: November 2018
ISBN: 9781137595171
ISBN: 9781352002003
PRICE: £28.99
PRICE: £28.99
The Undergraduate Research Handbook
The Lean PhD
Author: G. Wisker
Publication date: June 2018
Publication date: October 2018 ISBN: 9781137341488
Author: J. Kirchherr
ISBN: 9781352002829 PRICE: £27.99
PRICE: £22.99
How to Analyze Data
Doing Research
Author: C. Radcliffe
Author: G. Thomas
Publication date: October 2019
Publication date: July 2017
ISBN: 9781137608468
ISBN: 9781137605917
PRICE: £7.99
PRICE: £7.99
To browse our full range of research titles, please visit bloomsbury.com/academic/study-skills/research-skills Study Skills | 11
Student Wellbeing The Student Wellbeing Journal Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: May 2025 ISBN: 9781350514973 | PRICE: £14.99 A 3-month guided journal which enables students to prioritise wellbeing and to take actions which help to bring about a greater sense of balance. It encourages students to make positive changes, by setting goals and forming achievable new habits and routines.
50 Ways to Manage Stress Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: May 2019 ISBN: 9781352005790 | PRICE: £7.99 This practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stressmanagement a natural part of their everyday routine. Each of the fifty ‘ways’ in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think about, alongside opportunities to reflect on, choose and commit to new ideas and actions. Throughout, it encourages students to take charge of their wellbeing and strike a healthy study-life balance.
Mindfulness for Students Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: May 2018 ISBN: 9781352002355 | PRICE: £16.99 Using a unique combination of mindfulness-based techniques and study skills, this book shows students how to apply mindfulness to their studies and everyday life in simple, practical steps. It introduces a wealth of tools and techniques that can be applied to specific study contexts, such as listening in lectures, completing assignments and preparing for exams, and shows readers how mindfulness can help them to manage the stresses of student life more effectively. Chapters are rich in guided activities, meditations, observations and reflections, and full of engaging illustrations.
Managing Stress Authors: K. Joseph and C. Irons Publication date: February 2018 ISBN: 9781352001778 | PRICE: £7.99 This friendly and concise guide will help students to understand what stress is, why they experience it and how they can manage it. Based on up-to-date research, the book teaches students how to identify their stress and anxiety triggers, alongside coping strategies to help them manage the ups and downs of university life. 12 | Study Skills
Subject-Specific Study Skills Some subjects require fundamental skills that are too specific for general study guides. Our subject-specific guides provide depth in these areas. Critical Thinking for Education Students Author: C. Barrow Publication date: November 2025 ISBN: 9781350466838 PRICE: £16.99 This book outlines what critical thinking and reflection mean in the context of studying Education or Childhood Studies. It defines critical thinking and shows readers how to get into a critical mindset, before covering the process of critical analysis at each stage of an assignment. It covers reading and writing critically, analysing sources and demonstrating critical thinking in professional life.
Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students
Reflective Writing for Nursing, Health and Social Work Authors: E. Tanguay, P. Hanratty and B. Martin Publication Date: July 2025 ISBN: 9781350507692 PRICE: £16.99 This popular, fully revised book takes students step-bystep through the process of planning and writing a reflective assignment, beginning with crucial guidance on planning and structure. It introduces different reflective frameworks and shows readers how to structure a piece of writing according to a particular framework. Chapters contain a wealth of activities and exercises which will help build students’ skills and confidence.
Writing for Science Students
Authors: J. Gimenez
Author: J. Boyle and S. Ramsay
Publication date: February 2024
Publication date: March 2023
ISBN: 9781350409187
ISBN: 9781350932678
PRICE: £16.99
PRICE: £16.99
Combining the theory and practice of academic writing, this book helps you to master the basics of writing at university. It equips you with the skills needed to examine cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking and includes essential information on referencing your work correctly and avoiding plagiarism.
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.
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Subject-Specific Study Skills Becoming a Midwife Author: E. Durant Publication date: February 2023 ISBN: 9781350322332 PRICE: £16.99
The Science Student's Guide to Dissertations and Research projects
Skills for Business and Management
Authors: J. Boyle and S. Ramsay
Publication date: April 2020
Publication date: February 2023
ISBN: 9781137603357
ISBN: 9781350323681
PRICE: £21.99
Author: M. Sedgley
PRICE: £16.99
Writing for Biomedical Sciences Students
Writing for Engineers
Author: H. Witchel
Authors: J. van Emden and L. Becker
Publication date: February 2020
Publication date: November 2017
ISBN: 9781352008753
ISBN: 9781352000474
PRICE: £16.99
PRICE: £23.99
Doing Projects and Reports in Engineering
Writing History Essays Author: I.W. Mabbett
Author: S. Bruning Larsen Pub date: February 2019 ISBN: 9781352005639
How to Begin Studying English Literature Author: N. Marsh Publication date: June 2016 ISBN: 9781137508775 PRICE: £24.99
Writing Skills for Education Students
Publication date: May 2016
Authors: C. Barrow and R. Westrup
ISBN: 9781137543660
Publication date: December 2018
PRICE: £22.99
ISBN: 9781137610188
PRICE: £19.99
PRICE: £17.99
The Business Student’s Phrase Book – Key Vocabulary for Effective Writing
Critical Thinking for Nursing, Health and Social Care Authors: R. Frohman and K. Lupton
Author: J. Godfrey
Publication date: April 2020
Publication date: May 2017 ISBN: 9781137587077 PRICE: £22.99
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ISBN: 9781352009798 PRICE: £17.99
Personal Development & Employability Help your students take charge of their future with these books on personal development and careers. Thinking about personal goals and planning towards them will benefit your students’ motivation, satisfaction and future employability. The Graduate Career Guidebook Author: S. Rook Publication date: February 2025 ISBN: 9781350361614 | PRICE: £17.99 A positive learning and teaching resource that will help students develop the skills they need to further their own careers. Whether students have a particular career in mind or no idea what they want to do after graduation, Steve Rook divides the career journey into manageable steps to help students navigate each stage.
Skills for Success – Personal Development and Employability Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: April 2021 ISBN: 9781352011593 | PRICE: £19.99 This indispensable guide helps students to create their own personal development programme and build the skills and capabilities that today’s employers want. Step by step, it takes students from the initial stages of setting goals and defining success through to the application process for their dream job.
Stand Out from the Crowd – Key Skills for Study, Work and Life Authors: L. Dorian and E. Loughlin Publication date: October 2018 ISBN: 9781137608017 | PRICE: £19.99 Supporting the development of key organisational and interpersonal skills, this book will help your students to stand out from the crowd, both during their studies and when applying for jobs. It provides practical guidance on developing vital entrepreneurial attributes, such as critical thinking and problem solving, and articulating these skills to prospective employers.
“This is the one must-have guide for every student confused or daunted by today’s careers landscape. You won’t find a more comprehensive yet practical guide anywhere else. It adds real value from day one of the course!” Martin Hanneghan, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
“This is the best book in its field. It helps universities to organise and orientate themselves towards their students’ needs, recognising that transferrable skills are not just frilly extras. In turn, it helps to lay the foundations upon which student success is built. I recommend that all my students buy a copy!” Oz Hassan, University of Warwick, UK
“This book engages students in the entire process of analysing, developing and evidencing their skills. Insights from students demonstrate concepts clearly and practical examples get the reader thinking about, and working on, their own employability. Any student using this book will be better prepared to enter the graduate job market.” Holly Andrews, University of Worcester, UK
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Personal Development & Employability The Employability Journal Author: B. Bassot Publication date: May 2017 ISBN: 9781137603814 | PRICE: £18.99 This journal (which includes space to write) is packed with interesting activities and handy prompts for reflection. It will enable students to capture their learning from their placements and make the most of their experiences at university. Part one of the book introduces readers to core themes of personal development, such as self-awareness, communication, managing change and networking. Part two consists of activities which help students to reflect on a range of career development issues and Part three is focused on CV building.
“I would recommend The Employability Journal to all those who are planning their career. Case studies and practical activities bring the text to life, but it is the space for reflection on one’s career learning and development which is so valuable.” Dr Noemi Sadowska, Regent’s University London, UK
Successful Applications
50 Ways to Boost Your Employability
Authors: B. Woodcock and J. Keaveney
Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: May 2019
Publication date: January 2019
ISBN: 9781352005912
ISBN: 9781352004892
PRICE: £7.99
PRICE: £7.99
Career Skills Graduate CVs and Covering Letters
Graduate Entrepreneurship
Excel at Graduate Interviews
Authors: B. Woodcock and J. Keaveney
Author: M. Tefula
Authors: B. Woodcock and J. Keaveney
Publication date: April 2017 ISBN: 9781137606266
Publication date: October 2016 ISBN: 9781137493170
Publication date: April 2016
PRICE: £17.99
ISBN: 9781137535849
PRICE: £17.99
How to Succeed at Assessment Centres
Work Experience, Placements and Internships
Social Media for Your Student and Graduate Job Search
Author: S. Rook
Author: M. Kelly
Publication date: December 2015
Publication date: December 2015
Publication date: November 2015
ISBN: 9781137469311
ISBN: 9781137462015
ISBN: 9781137472373
PRICE: £17.99
PRICE: £17.99
PRICE: £17.99
Authors: K. Houston and E. Cunningham
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PRICE: £17.99
Study Skills support for your Institution Are you looking to assist your new students with the transition to higher education, boost attainment across the year groups or attract students to your programme? We can help you to provide bespoke study skills support designed specifically for your institution in the following ways: Institutional purchase Select one title from our range, for example The Study Skills Handbook, to provide to all new undergraduates. Departmental purchase Choose a handful of our titles to create a departmental bundle. This could comprise several Pocket Study Skills or 50 Ways titles for each of your students. Co-branded editions Add your logo or personalised content to our Bloomsbury Study Skills books, our Pocket Study Skills titles, or our 50 Ways series.
Sales contacts To find your local Bloomsbury Representative and contact them for more information, visit: bloomsbury.com/connect/ contact-us/trade-contacts
eBooks and bespoke collections Our titles are available as eBooks, individually for use on the VLE, via your library platform or in a bespoke eBook collection designed to meet the exact needs of your students.
Study Skills for International Students
Academic Writing Skills for International Students
Study Skills for International Postgraduates
Studying in English – Strategies for Success in Higher Education
Author: S. Hean Read
Author: M. Davies
Publication date: February 2024
Publication date: February 2022
Authors: M. Lewis, H. Reinders and L. Phung
ISBN: 9781350427877
ISBN: 9781352012569
Publication date: January 2020
PRICE: £17.99
PRICE: £27.99
ISBN: 9781137594051 PRICE: £21.99
50 Ways to Succeed as an International Student Author: S. Cottrell Publication date: May 2019 ISBN: 9781352008258 PRICE: £7.99
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Journals and Planners Do you encourage your students to take a reflective approach to learning? Our series of journals place students at the centre of their learning experience and show them how to develop the skills needed to be successful. The Reflective Journal
The Study Success Journal
The Employability Journal
Author: B. Bassot
Author: B. Bassot
Author: B. Bassot
Publication Date: September 2024
Publication Date: April 2019
Publication Date: May 2017
ISBN: 9781350422988
ISBN: 9781352005493
ISBN: 9781137603814
PRICE: £18.99
PRICE: £17.99
PRICE: £17.99
The Bloomsbury Student Planner 2025-2026
The Student Wellbeing Journal
Author: S. Cottrell
Author: S. Cottrell
Publication Date: May 2025
Publication date: May 2025
ISBN: 9781350531536
ISBN: 9781350514973
PRICE: £10.99
PRICE: £14.99
Updated annually, The Bloomsbury Student Planner provides everything your students need to get organised for study including a motivational habit tracker and budget planner and easy-to-cook recipes!
A 3-month guided journal which enables students to prioritise wellbeing and to take actions which help to bring about a greater sense of balance. It encourages students to make positive changes, by setting goals and forming achievable new habits and routines.
Revision and Exam Skills Ace Your Exam Author: A. Northedge Publication date: December 2020
14 Days to Exam Success Author: L. Becker
ISBN: 9781352011357
Publication date: August 2018
PRICE: £14.99
ISBN: 9781352003710 PRICE: £7.99
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New and coming soon
The Graduate Career Guidebook
Brilliant Writing Tips For Students
Planning Your Essay
Author: S. Rook
Author: Julia Copus
Publication date: February 2025
Publication date: February 2025
Publication date: February 2025
ISBN: 9781350444874
ISBN: 9781350361621
ISBN: 9781350439573
PRICE: £7.99
PRICE: £17.99
PRICE: £7.99
Cite Them Right
Studying with Dyslexia
Authors: R. Pears and G. Shields
Author: J. Godwin
Publication date: May 2025
Publication date: May 2025
ISBN: 9781350477261
ISBN: 9781350444867
PRICE: £14.99
PRICE: £7.99
Author: J. Godwin
Reflective Writing for Nursing, Health and Social Work Author: E. Tanguay, P. Hanratty and B. Martin Publication date: July 2025 ISBN: 9781350507692 PRICE: £16.99 Study Skills | 19
New and coming soon
All The Work You Shouldn’t Do
Ultimate Academic Writing Hacks
Presentation Skills for Students
Author: R. Cline
Author: R. Arthur
Publication date: July 2025
Publication date: November 2025
Author: J. Van Emden, L. Becker and A. Becker
ISBN: 9781350470576
ISBN: 9781350517417
Publication date: November 2025
PRICE: £13.99
PRICE: £14.99
ISBN: 9781350473652 PRICE: £17.99
Author: E. Louth
Doing Your Literature Review
How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation
Publication date: November 2025
Author: V. van der Ham and J. Heyligers
Author: B. Greetham
ISBN: 9781350503014
Publication date: February 2026
ISBN: 9781350540026
PRICE: £14.99
ISBN: 9781350456617
PRICE: £16.99
Focus
PRICE: £7.99
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Publication date: March 2026
Digital Resources
Skills for study is an interactive study skills support resource based on the work of the bestselling author of The Study Skills Handbook, Stella Cottrell. It helps students to hone their academic skills, employability and approach to personal development. What does it include?
What are the key benefits?
• 12 modules, each based around a key skill.
• Encourages independent study and personalised learning.
• Engaging activities and diagnostic tests.
• Students work through their choice of interactive modules at their own pace, taking ownership of their learning.
• Crucial topics from writing skills to critical thinking. • A comprehensive video centre that contributes towards a richer learning experience.
What are the key features? • Diagnostic tests help students identify and focus on the most beneficial areas. • Module assessments test understanding and allow you to monitor students’ progress.
• Complements study skills teaching. • A versatile teaching tool which integrates into course teaching, via deep links within lecture notes or printed downloadable materials. • Frees up teaching time. • Allows lecturers to target skills gaps in large groups or amongst individual students, by setting appropriate modules to complete outside of class.
• Practice activities help reinforce new skills and downloadable materials include a wealth of additional checklists, exercises and advice. • My journal allows students to reflect on their activities and keep downloadable notes. • My progress gives each student a summary of overall completion.
It helps [our students] feel more confident and bridge that gap between school and university. Sarah Hall, Learning Support Co-ordinator, The University of Law
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Digital Resources
Cite them right is an online referencing resource which equips students with the skills to reference any source type correctly and to avoid plagiarism with confidence. What are the key features?
What are the key benefits?
• You Try – an interactive feature for building references.
• Actively engages students in building their own references.
• Enables students to construct references easily and save or place them into their work.
• Teaches students how to write and check their references with confidence.
• An extensive range of over 150 source types, with examples.
• Shares the principles behind referencing, instilling good practice and academic integrity.
• Covers sources including books; journals; media and art; digital and internet; research; legal material; social media; blogs; graffiti; musicals and streaming services.
• Provides high-quality, accurate referencing information. • A tried and tested resource that lecturers can trust, just like the printed book on which it’s based.
• Comprehensive, accurate coverage of APA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, MHRA, MLA, OSCOLA and Vancouver referencing styles. • Interactive tutorial – bite-sized content teaches students the importance of referencing, how to write citations and build references, including the ability to test themselves.
Cite them right is a gift from the gods! Student
It’s a great resource; we rely on Cite them right. Lecturer at subscribing institution
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