Welcome to our curated bookshelf, designed to be your companion through the journey of university education and beyond. Whether you are a budding researcher, or a postgraduate writing your dissertation, the resources compiled here are tailored to support and enhance your scholarly endeavors.
Within this collection, you will discover a diverse range of topics that cater to the core aspects of academic achievement and intellectual development. Our selection encompasses texts on research methodology, providing in-depth insights into the art and science of research design, execution, and assessment, laying the foundation for robust scholarly work.
Guides brimming with practical advice on report writing, resources addressing study techniques and skills, offering strategies that streamline the process of learning, from effective notetaking to efficient time management, ensuring that your study sessions are both productive and fulfilling.
Selected works to sharpen your ability to construct compelling arguments, critically engage with diverse sources, and excel in the analytical writing that academia demands. No scholarly writing is complete without proper citation and referencing, to ensure the integrity and academic rigor of your work.
Lastly, for those at the start of their academic journey, our essay and dissertation texts are invaluable companions, guiding you through the meticulous process of planning, drafting, and refining scholarly essays and dissertations.
Booth, W.C., et al. (2016) The Craft of Research. 4th ed.
Sub-category: Research Methodology & Strategy
Description: This book serves as a fundamental resource for all stages of research, from hypothesis formation to data collection and communication with the audience.
Bowden, J., (2011) Writing a report: how to prepare, write & present really effective reports. 9th edn.
Sub-category: Report Preparation & Presentation
Description: Focused on the practical aspects of report writing, this guide is instrumental in helping students craft structured and persuasive reports.
De Chazal, E. et al. (2013) Oxford EAP: A course in English for Academic Purposes. Advanced C1.
Sub-category: Academic English & EAP Skills
Description: This text is designed to improve proficiency in English for academic purposes, enhancing students' ability to conduct research and communicate findings in a second language.
Reid, M., (2018) Report writing.
Sub-category: Report Writing Techniques
Description: Offering concise guidance, this book helps students develop skills to write clear and systematic reports, a vital part of academic and professional communication.
Burns, T. et al (2022) Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University. 5th ed.
Sub-category: General Study Skills & University Success
Description: This text serves as a comprehensive resource for students to improve their study techniques, including note-taking, time management, and exam strategy.
Dweck, C.S., (2007) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
Sub-category: Learning Mindsets & Personal Development
Description: Dweck's book is instrumental for understanding and cultivating a growth mindset, which is beneficial for academic perseverance and resilience.
Gillett, M., et al. (2013) Inside track to successful academic writing.
Sub-category: Academic Writing Techniques
Description: This book offers guidance on the development of academic writing skills, addressing various forms of academic texts and styles.
McCarthy, M., et al. (2016) Academic Vocabulary in Use with Answers.
Sub-category: Vocabulary Development & Academic Proficiency
Description: Assists students in expanding their academic vocabulary, which is crucial for both understanding and writing academic texts.
Prose, F., (2007) Reading Like a Writer.
Sub-category: Critical Reading & Writing Inspiration
Description: Prose's work encourages critical engagement with texts, offering insights into how careful reading can inform and improve one's writing.
Bailey, S., (2017) Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. 5th ed.
Sub-category: Academic Writing Foundations
Description: This handbook is especially useful for international students and covers key aspects of academic writing, from structure and style to grammar.
Bolker, J., (1998) Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day.
Sub-category: Dissertation Writing & Time Management
Description: Bolker's guide is geared towards doctoral students but offers valuable advice on writing discipline and productivity that can benefit all levels of academic writing.
Graff, G. et al., (2021) They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. 5th ed.
Sub-category: Argumentation & Critical Writing
Description: This text provides templates and phrases that help students structure their arguments and engage critically with sources.
Greetham, B., (2022) How to Write Better Essays. 5th ed.
Sub-category: Essay Crafting Techniques
Description: Greetham offers strategic advice on improving essay-writing skills, focusing on planning, structure, and critical thinking.
Godfrey, J., (2019) The Student Phrase Book.
Sub-category: Vocabulary Enhancement & Academic Phrasing
Description: This phrase book is a resource for students to find the right academic terminology and phrases to use in their writing.
Godfrey, J., (2018) How to use your reading in your essays. 3rd ed.
Sub-category: Integrating Research into Writing
Description: This guide focuses on how to effectively incorporate reading and research into essay writing.
Godfrey, J., (2017) The business student’s phrase book.
Sub-category: Business Writing & Communication
Description: Tailored for business students, this phrase book provides key vocabulary for writing within the business discipline.
Hayot, E., (2014) The Elements of Academic Style: Writing for the Humanities.
Sub-category: Humanities Writing & Analysis
Description: Hayot's book addresses the unique challenges of writing in the humanities, emphasizing argument structure and reader engagement.
Pears, R. and Shields, G., (2022) Cite Them Right: The Essential Referencing Guide. 12th ed.
Sub-category: Citation & Referencing Standards
Description: This is a comprehensive guide to referencing and citations, vital for academic integrity and scholarly writing.
Silvia, P.J., (2018) How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing.
Sub-category: Writing Productivity & Discipline
Description: Silvia offers actionable advice on becoming a more prolific and disciplined writer.
Soles, D., (2021) The Academic Essay: How to plan, draft, write and revise.
Sub-category: Essay Development & Composition
Description: Soles provides a step-by-step approach to crafting academic essays, from inception to final revision.
