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Foundation Year STEM Reading Lists  FDY3009

Preparing for Success as a STEM Student

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

Reading List Category
Resource Type
Lesson

Lesson 1

Key Text eBook

Mindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfil…

by Dweck, C. S.
Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Key Text eBook

The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to…

by Hopkins, D. and Reid, T.
Essential Resource Video

FDY3001 Preparing for University Success: L01 -…

by Arden
Essential Resource Video

Arden Futures: Your career discovery platform

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

Toby Proves It's 'Never Too Late to…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Video

FDY3001 Preparing for University Success: Fixed…

by Arden
Essential Resource Video

The Power of belief -- mindset and success |…

by TEDx Talks
Essential Resource Video

Time Management Tips for University Students |…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

Meet Maryanne | Arden University

by Arden
Essential Resource Website

Log-in | Microsoft 365

by Microsoft 365

Lesson 2

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.,
Essential Resource Website

Using the Library | Arden Learning Success Hub

by Arden Learning Success Hub
Essential Resource Video

A Beginners Guide to Microsoft OneNote for…

by Collaboration Coach
Essential Resource Website

Library Portal | Arden Learning Success Hub

by Arden Learning Success Hub
Essential Resource Video

Preparing for University Success - Analysing…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Video

Preparing for University Success: L02 - The CRAAP…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

Discovery tool | Building digital capability

by Jisc

Lesson 3

Key Text eBook

Study Skills: Do I Really Need This Stuff?

by Piscitelli, S.,
Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.,
Essential Resource Video

The Power of Inquiry Learning In Our Times |…

by TEDx Talks
Essential Resource Website

BBC accused of lacking impartiality in royal…

by Davies, C.
Essential Resource Video

Developing your Academic Voice

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

Academic Integrity and Impostor Syndrome | Arden…

by Bowley, H.,
Essential Resource Video

Introduction to Critical Thinking Recording

by Arden University
Essential Resource Video

Preparing for University Success - What is…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Video

Intro to Academic Writing

by Arden University
Essential Resource Video

5 tips to improve your critical thinking

by Agoos, S.
Essential Resource eBook

The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to…

by Hopkins, D. and Reid, T.

Lesson 4

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book: Your Essential Guide to…

by McMillan, K.,
Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.,
Essential Resource Video

Preparing for University Success: L04 - Am I…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

Internships | Prospects.ac.uk

by Smith, J.,
Essential Resource Article

Deep learning for a sustainability mindset

by Hermes, J. and Rimanoczy, I.,
Essential Resource eBook

Computer Science: An Overview

by Brookshear, J. G. and Brylow, D.,
Essential Resource Video

Preparing for University Success: L04 - What is…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Video

Harvard Referencing

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

ChatGTP: Can students pass using AI tools at…

by Shearing, H. and McCallum, S.,
Essential Resource eBook

Critical Thinking Skills

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Website

Library Portal | Arden Learning Success Hub

by Arden Learning Success Hub
Essential Resource Website

Academic Integrity | Arden Learning Success Hub

by Arden Learning Success Hub

Lesson 5

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Key Text eBook

How to Mind Map

by Buzan, T.
Essential Resource Video

Preparing for University Success: L05- What is…

by Arden University
Essential Resource Website

Knowings | Arden Learning Success Hub

by Myers, K.
Essential Resource Other

Instagram

by Cooper, P. G.
Essential Resource Website

Paraphrasing - The Academic Marmite | Arden…

by Quattrocci, D.
Essential Resource eBook

Inside Track: Successful Academic Writing

by Gillett, A., Hammond, A. and Martala, M.

Lesson 6

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource Video

The Secret Technique of Effective Readers - The…

by Waldun, R.
Essential Resource Article

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: A Case…

by Nguyen, T. N. T., Lai, N. V. and Nguyen, Q. T.

Lesson 7

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book: Your Essential Guide to…

by McMillan, K.
Key Text eBook

Introduction to Research Methods: A Practical…

by Dawson, C.
Essential Resource eBook

How to Complete a Successful Research Project

by McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.
Essential Resource Website

Responsible AI: Our 2024 report and ongoing work

by Manyika, J. and Hassabis, D.
Essential Resource eBook

Essential Quantitative Methods for Business,…

by Oakshott, L.
Essential Resource eBook

Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical…

by Braun, V. and Clarke, V.
Essential Resource eBook

Internet & World Wide Web: How to Program

by Deitel, P., Deitel, H. and Deitel, A.
Essential Resource eBook

Research Methods: The Basics

by Walliman, N.
Essential Resource Article

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: A Case…

by Nguyen, T. N. T., Lai, N. V. and Nguyen, Q. T.

Lesson 8

Key Text eBook

The Dyslexia, ADHD and DCD-Friendly Study Skills…

by McNicholas, A.-M.
Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource eBook

Skills for Success: Personal Development and…

by Cottrell, S.

Lesson 9

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Essential Resource eBook

The Guide to Learning and Study Skills for Higher…

by Drew, S. and Bingham, R.
Essential Resource eBook

Critical Thinking Skills: Effective Analysis,…

by Cottrell, S.

Lesson 10

Key Text eBook

Success in Academic Writing

by Day, T.
Essential Resource Website

Exams and Assessments | Arden Learning Success Hub

by Arden Learning Success Hub
Essential Resource Video

Institute of Foundation Studies L10: Getting…

by Arden
Essential Resource Website

A Guide to Submitting your Assignments | Arden…

by Perry, B.
Essential Resource Video

Understanding the Assignment

by Arden

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