Study Skills for Health and Social Care Students

Good text for students to read on their own. Much can be gained by individual students. Examples are clear and easy to follow. Loads of practical tips and skills. -- Dr Chris Mamo * drupal *
I am already using this with students from 1st year undergrauate to Masters level. -- Dr Maria Fitzgerald * drupal *
A very good introduction to study skills for students accessing graduate programmes who have not studied for some time. Have recommended students access the skills book -- Miss Andrea Surridge * drupal *
The book is valuable for students at the start of an academic year as it outlines a survival guide, how to manage time effectively, researching information,working with others and gaining your ideal job. It provides guidance on all essential key skills related to learning, progression and development. -- Miss Leanne Warwick * drupal *
A useful and informative text for students which is easy to follow and provides sound guidance and tips! -- Mr Andrew Southgate * drupal *
This is to become one of the recommended Study Skills resources for the 3 diploma courses and 1 BA course I Programme Lead. Useful, clear, and appropriate to those training for Christian ministry as well as those studying for the social caring professions. -- Mr Ian White * drupal *
A very useful book for 1st year undergrads. that will stand them in good stead for their foundation studies. -- Mr JOHN BILHAM * drupal *
This publication is helpfully structured, logically sequenced and offers relevant information for first time health and social care students.

The chapters literally take you through the expectations of University study and equips students well for the demands of balancing college work and placement work. -- Mr Richard Carroll * drupal *
This is a simply written text that guides the students towards positive study skills alongside supporting them in acquiring academic skills required to learn. Just to let you know that we are now running this course twice, in term three we presently have 30 students.
-- Mrs Christine Stacey * drupal *
A very good book easy to understand. -- Mrs Janet Ebanks * drupal *
Very useful text, provides valuable advice to students embarking on a Higher Education course. -- Mrs Jeanne Landon-Campbell * drupal *
very good read- advised students to review it before starting academic writing -- Mrs Joanne Currid * drupal *
An excellent text to help student prepare for their studies across all modules and final research study. It covers a wide range of issues and considers strategies that may be drawn upon. It is suitable for students at all undergraduate levels. It will be recommended on the course list of texts for the next intake. -- Mrs Liz Cade * drupal *
There is almost too much in this book! Students will benefit from some of the ideas and exercises, but it is not as user friendly as, say, Stella Cottrell′s book. Getting your dream job, for example, seems to me to be a chapter for another book. -- Mrs Liz Lefroy * drupal *
This book provides comprehensive guidance for students entering or returning to study. -- Mrs Liz Smith * drupal *
very good for foundation health and social care students on academic skills module -- Mrs Margaret Gough * drupal *
Great to see a study skills guide aimed at Health and Social care students. A very useful text. -- Mrs Sharron Galley * drupal *
Excellent text with a sense of humour. -- Mrs Sue Rose * drupal *
This is a useful book for stud.ents. The lay out is easy to navigate with regular question and revision prompts. There are several useful mind maps illustrated. As is not subject specific is will go on supplemental reading list for students -- Ms Dee Kearney * drupal *
A book that is full of hints and tips to allow students to become independent learners -- Ms Kerry Fellowes * drupal *
This is a useful addition to our study skills resources. The ebook has proved especially valuable to students -- Ms Margaret Freeman * drupal *
This text is useful for students on a variety of healthcare programmes. It is specific to those who are training at various levels and is knowledgeable about the practical issues of learning to be a practitioner. I have noticed some profession-specific acronyms which are now outdated. This is a reflection of how quickly things change in Healthcare. -- Ms Michelle Robinson * drupal *
This book was well laid out with easy to follow examples and a natural progression. There is plenty of guidance for foundation level students and it would provide a good study support. -- Ms Sarah Rutherford * drupal *
A really thorough book which takes students through from the count down to studying to getting a job and continuing professional development. An excellent resource which is exceptionally user friendly! -- Ms Tyrrell Golding * drupal *