Study Skills - Open University Press

Returning in its 3rd edition, this bestselling book on the process of PhD research provides friendly, engaging, and realistic advice on how to complete your doctorate.  Updated throughout, the book will guide you through the basics as well as covering aspects that other books don't usually mention,…

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This comprehensive guide to writing journal articles addresses all the stages and recurring challenges, from targeting a journal to dealing with reviewer feedback. Drawing on many years of running ‘Writing for Publication’ workshops, Murray explores not only style and structure but also behaviou…

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Learn the craft of writing a high-quality, high-mark university essay with this step-by-step guide. Suitable for all students – from making the transition to university study that much easier to refining your technique for the final year – this accessible and concise book leads you through the c…

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Are you confused by the feedback you get from your academic teachers and mentors?This clear and accessible guide to decoding academic feedback will help you interpret what your lecturer or research supervisor is really trying to tell you about your writing—and show you how to fix it. It will help …

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*Interested in purchasing Doing Your Research Project as a SmartBook? Visit https://connect2.mheducation.com/join/?c=bellwaters7e to register for access today*Step-by-step advice on completing an outstanding research project.This is the market-leading book for anyone conducting a research project, w…

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What do I need to do to write a literature, context or systematic review? How do I explain my research methods and write up my findings?Help! How do I prepare for a viva?This essential handbook carefully guides the student through the entire dissertation process from start to finish, offering clear,…

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This bestselling introductory book offers practical and straightforward guidance on the basics of social research, ideal for anyone who needs to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies. The book provides:• A clear, straightforward…

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MBA Admissions Strategy is a bestseller that shows MBA applicants:• What MBA Admissions Committees value and how they work • What to say in a b-school application, and how to say it well • How to answer tricky essay and interview questionsIt guides the reader through the four key aspects of…

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Moving beyond the basics of thesis writing, the book introduces practical writing techniques such as freewriting, generative writing and binge writing. Issues such as working out the criteria for your thesis, writer?s block, writing a literature review and making notes into a draft are also covered.…

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This authoritative book has supported thousands of distance learners, providing accessible support and friendly advice for their studies. This essential guide provides practical help for anyone who is embarking on a distance learning course. Ideal for those who have not previously studied at a dista…

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