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UG Computing Reading Lists  COM4006

Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development

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 Book

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

The Future of Jobs Report 2020

by World Economic FOrum
Essential Resource eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Wider Reading Website

The future of skills

by Bakhshi, H., Downing, J., Osborne, M. and Schneider, P.
Wider Reading Website

OECD Learning Compass 2030: A Series of Concept…

by OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030

Lesson 2

Essential Resource eBook

The Study Skills Book

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

The Future of Jobs Report 2020

by World Economic Forum

Lesson 3

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

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

Arden University Harvard Referencing Quick Guide

by Arden University
Essential Resource eBook

Writing the Annotated Bibliography: A Guide for…

by Beatty, L. and Cochran, C. A.
Wider Reading eBook

A Student-Friendly Guide to Referencing: Harvard…

by Manning, D.
Wider Reading Other

Arden University Guide to Harvard Referencing

by Arden University
Wider Reading Website

Department for Education

by Department for Education

Lesson 4

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

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

Using English for Academic Purposes For Students…

by Gillett, Andy
Essential Resource Other

Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: Are computing…

by Taylor-Smith, E. et al.
Wider Reading eBook

Success in Academic Writing

by Day, T.

Lesson 5

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

by McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.

Lesson 6

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

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

Bubble Jobs Home page

by Bubble Jobs
Essential Resource Website

Techskills Home page

by Techskills
Essential Resource Website

Computing, technology and digital

by National Careers Service
Wider Reading Website

Lloyds Banking Home page

by Lloyds Banking Group Talent
Wider Reading Website

ACIS Homepage

by International Association for Computer and Information Science
Wider Reading Website

Career Site

by Arden University
Wider Reading Website

Arden University Student & Graduate Careers

by LinkedIn
Wider Reading Website

Monster Home page

by Monster
Wider Reading Website

IACSIT Homepage

by International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology
Wider Reading Website

AITP Homepage

by Association of Information Technology Professionals
Wider Reading Video

Engaging and Rewarding: Digital Business Academy…

by Digital Business Academy UK
Wider Reading Video

Staying Relevant: Digital Business Academy Case…

by Digital Business Academy UK
Wider Reading Website

Totaljobs Home page

by Totaljobs
Wider Reading Website

AWC Homepage

by Association for Women in Computing
Wider Reading Website

BCS Homepage

by British Computer Society
Wider Reading Website

Glassdoor Home page

by Glassdoor
Wider Reading Website

Graduate Recruitment Bureau Home page

by Graduate Recruitment Bureau
Wider Reading Website

Eurographics Homepage

by European Association for Computer Graphics
Wider Reading Video

UK Wide Digital Learning: Digital Business…

by Digital Business Academy UK
Wider Reading Website

CRA Homepage

by Computing Research Association
Wider Reading Website

ACM Homepage

by Association for Computing Machinery
Wider Reading Website

ASIS&T Homepage

by Association for Information Science and Technology
Wider Reading Website

IEEE Homepage

by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Wider Reading Website

IET Homepage

by Institution of Engineering and Technology
Wider Reading Website

Indeed Home page

by Indeed
Wider Reading Website

Jobsite Home page

by Jobsite
Wider Reading Website

LinkedIn Home page

by LinkedIn
Wider Reading Website

Prospects Home page

by Prospects
Wider Reading Website

Reed Home page

by Reed
Wider Reading Website

Online Business Courses

by Tech Nation Digital Business Academy

Lesson 7

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Handbook

by Cottrell, S.
Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

by McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.

Lesson 8

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

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

Improve Your Communication Skills: How to Build…

by Barker, A.

Lesson 9

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

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

Competency-based interviews.

by Swain, R.
Essential Resource Website

How to answer common interview questions

by Swain, R.
Essential Resource eBook

Ultimate Presentations: Master Interviews and…

by Surti, J.
Essential Resource Video

WARNING: Interview over confidence

by Reed
Essential Resource Video

How to Be Confident in an Interview and Overcome…

by CareerAddict
Essential Resource Website

‘Why are you interested in this position?’ Tricky…

by Dunn, E.
Essential Resource Website

Technical interview tips for graduates, by…

by targetjobs editorial team
Wider Reading eBook

IT Interview Guide for Freshers: Crack your IT…

by Paradkar, S. S.
Wider Reading Website

Interview questions. Prospects

by Swain, R.
Wider Reading eBook

Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions: Your…

by Yate, M. J.

Lesson 10

Key Text eBook

The Study Skills Book

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

International Curriculum Vitae Example and…

by Doyle, A.
Essential Resource Video

Start Your Career | LinkedIn for Students

by LinkedIn
Essential Resource Other

Tracking m y Digital Footprint: A Guide to…

by Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure
Essential Resource Website

LinkedIn Homepage

by LinkedIn
Wider Reading Website

Create a winning CV

by The British Computer Society
Wider Reading eBook

Ultimate CV: Master the art of creating a winning…

by Yate, M. J.
Wider Reading eBook

LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies

by Serdula, D.
Wider Reading Website

europass, take the next step

by Europass European Union
Wider Reading Website

Jobs here, there, everywhere

by GoinGlobal

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