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Foundation Year Social Sciences Reading Lists  BUS3003D

Academic Skills Practice

All the reading and resources from your modules, all in one place

Reading List Category
Resource Type
Lesson

Lesson 1

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Website

Academic Skills Workshops

by Arden University Library
Essential Resource Website

Academic Skills: About Us

by Arden University Library
Essential Resource Video

Study Skills – Effective Tips for Students

by Taylor & Francis Books
Essential Resource Website

Arden University Graduate Attributes

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

Using the Library

by Arden University Library

Lesson 2

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Video

Plagiarism

by Rock Ethics Institute
Essential Resource Video

Harvard Referencing

by Aylett, S.
Essential Resource Other

Academic Integrity

by Arden University Library

Lesson 3

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

by McMillan, K.
Essential Resource Other

Academic Integrity

by Arden University Library
Essential Resource Website

Library Portal Search

by Arden University Library

Lesson 4

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Website

How Good is Your Time Management?

by Mind Tools
Essential Resource Video

Alleyoop Advice: Time Management in College

by alleyoop
Essential Resource Video

Time Management Tips for University Students

by Arden University
Essential Resource Video

The Pomodoro Technique- Study and Productivity…

by Better Than Yesterday

Lesson 5

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Video

Essay Writing- Pre-writing- 03 Brainstorming

by GoReadWriteNow
Essential Resource Video

How to write essays - Deconstructing the Question

by Wimble Don
Essential Resource Video

How to write a good essay

by Wilson, T.

Lesson 6

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Video

A Beginners Guide to Microsoft OneNote for…

by Collaboration Coach
Essential Resource Video

Introduction to Bubbl.us

by bubbl us
Essential Resource Video

How to take notes visually

by Ace Study Guides
Essential Resource Video

Study Skills: How to Take Cornell Notes

by Atomi
Essential Resource Video

Reading and Notetaking

by Aylett, S.

Lesson 7

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Video

Reflective Writing

by Hamilton, L.
Essential Resource Video

Reflection: The secret to personal growth

by Thinking Focus

Lesson 8

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

by McMillan, K.
Essential Resource Video

Five Public Speaking Tips

by MasterTalk
Essential Resource Video

Prezi Tutorial For Beginners - How To Use Prezi…

by Business Guide
Essential Resource Video

Canva - Tutorial for Beginners in 13 MINUTES!

by Skills Factory
Essential Resource Video

How to Plan your Presentation | Theory

by Canva
Essential Resource Video

Microsoft PowerPoint - Presentation Tutorial in…

by Skills Factory
Essential Resource Video

Structuring a Presentation (microlecture)

by Hamilton, L.

Lesson 9

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

by McMillan, K.
Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Video

CRAAP Test to Evaluate Sources

by The SELL Team
Essential Resource Video

Evaluating Academic Sources (microlecture)

by Hamilton, L.

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