Further reading
If you feel that you need some substantial reading material on how to
successfully cope with your assessments and even your general study at
University, you can use the books listed below.
Check your library or study skills unit before you buy them- there may be a
copy that you can borrow.
Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook, 3rd Ed. UK: Palgrave
Macmillan.
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General study guide. An easy to read guide that covers just about
everything that you need to know about studying at university. It’s
handy to have around when you need tips to get started.
Norton, L. & Pitt, E. (2009) Writing essay @ university. UK: Write Now CETL.
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A writing guide for students- by students. This book has been
produced by the Write Now Centre for Excellence in Teaching and
Learning and is a guide for students written by students. It is a practical
guide including activities, comments from students as well as
information on how to do your assessments, from understanding
assessment criteria to using feedback.
Parnell, R. & Sara, R. (2007) The crit: An architecture student’s handbook,
2nd Ed. Oxford: Architectural Press.
 A guide to studio crits. Although the book is aimed at Architecture
students, much of the contents is useful to anyone preparing for a crit
or studio review of work they have produced. It’s a humorous look at
the crit process with excellent advice on how to prepare.
Race, P. (2007) How to get a good degree: Making the most of your time at
university, 2nd Ed. UK: Open University Press.
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Detailed guide to all aspects of study. This book covers it all- from
why you should want a good degree, to getting the most from your
course, using feedback and ‘going for gold in assessed coursework’.
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