Study Skills for Criminology

This is not just another ′how to study′ book. This is about how to make the most of your studies and be ready in the workplace: how to make the investment pay off.′
Dr Francis Pakes, Portsmouth University

The book contains no shortage of good advice on studying at university and adopts a practical approach to graduate skills and employment preparedness. A sound investment for new students.
-Dr Pamela Davies, Northumbria University

The item is one of an array of books recommended to the students for their study. They are already using other study skills books in their study skills module. -- Dave Tapp * drupal *
Is a good source for undergraduate students in continuous assessment and examination preparations. -- Dr Geshina Mat Saat * drupal *
Excellent resource I will be recommending this text at open days, applicant days and at induction -- Dr Karen Corteen * drupal *
A very useful, hands-on guide to studying criminology that will help undergraduate students to make the most of their degree. -- Dr Neil Chakraborti * drupal *
good basic book for forst year students in all disciplines -- Dr Richard Peake * drupal *
Excellent. Good relevant content. Easy to use. User-friendly. -- Dr Tina Patel * drupal *
This is a fantastic resources to be used by students who are new to a Criminology degree. It will be highly recommended to students during induction onto my criminology degree. -- Miss Aimee Smith * drupal *
This has been useful when identifying ways of keeping students engaged etc. Also has helped with revision and assignment planning which is something my students often struggle with at times. -- Miss Amber Maloney * drupal *
A well written resource for students wanting assistance to improve in their studies. -- Miss Frances Jackson * drupal *
This second edition builds on an already established excellent first edition. An essential for any student entering higher education and the fact it is tailored to criminology is excellent. My year 1 and 2 students have found this extremely useful this year and it is an essential read on the Study Skills module -- Miss Laura Firth * drupal *
This is a must have for students′s, who are serious about enhancing their academic abailities, and other key transferable skills in preparation for career development pathways and career rediness. -- Miss Sue Uttley-Evans * drupal *
This is a good book for first year undergraduate criminology students. It covers the structire of a degree programme and reminds lecturers never to assume what students know about Criminology programmes and assessments. On that basis, this is a useful book for planning induction week and also for thinking through a whole range of studying skills to base lectures upon. -- Miss Vickie Cooper * drupal *
A very good second edition of this easy-to-read study skills book. A great addition to any higher education students′ collection of texts which provides practical, relevant advice. The addition of activities, key tips, a glossary, useful websites, and recommendations for further reading, all contribute to the importance of developing students′ employability skills. -- Mr Lee Curran * drupal *
This book is an essential part of my teaching during the Academic and Professional Development module. It gives clear and easy to understand information to both tutors and students regarding important study skills techniques. I will be recommending this text to students and hoping my college′s LRC will invest in several copies. -- Mr Richard Turner * drupal *
A highly recommended text for all undergraduate criminology students -- Mr Stuart Agnew * drupal *
A useful resource for students who request a hard copy text covering some of the content that we provide in our unit. -- Mrs Sandra Sparrius * drupal *
A terrific guide for any student studying criminology or any social science subject related to the criminal justice system. Very easy to use and good advice given to the students. A great learning aid for undergraduates. -- Ms Jen Phipps * drupal *
Excellent text -- Ms Wendy Bateman * drupal *