Struggling to find your academic voice?

Polish Your Academic Writing gives you the advice and skills you need to write appropriately and impactfully and get the best grades in your assignments.

• Effectively make your point and answer the assigned question
• Build a solid and logical writing structure
• Perfect your paragraphs and make your sentences flow.

Get on the right track from day one at university with this super quick guide. Full of top tips and hints for everything university can throw at you – from living away from home to doing your own research – this book helps you:

• Ace your assignments with essential checklists
• Beat procrastination with tools for time management
• Tackle writing problems with a toolkit of quick fixes
• Get smart about managing your money
• Look after your mental health and well-being
• Prepare for work with CV tips and careers guidance

An indispensable guide to get you through university cool, calm and in control!

Offering guidance on doing experiments, this Little Quick Fix will help you:

• Select the most appropriate experiment for your research
• Ensure your experiment is ethical and reproducible
• Minimise error 
• Collect and record your data

When conducting experiments for the first time it is possible to run the risk of either over-simplifying it by neglecting important considerations, or over-complicating it and becoming intimidated by the thought of designing and orchestrating reliable tests.

This LQF will help you get it just right from initial idea, to design, to collection.

This bundle contains the whole of the Little Quick Fix book series.

A range of books designed to zone in on a specific research methods challenge.

Each book is around an hour's read, with a workbook format, to engage and empower the reader.

The Little Quick Fixes for Data Collection & Management Set is a bundle of Little Quick Fix books, comprising of:

• Write a Questionnaire
• Do Your Interviews
• Use Your Questionnaire Data
• Use Your Interview Data
• Gather Your Data Online
• Find the Theme in Your Data
• Get Your Data From Social Media
• Select a Sample
• Get Your Data From Experiments

Explore and equip yourself with tools to become a more productive and effective student.

Study Strategies and Assignments is all about breaking down the constituent parts of your studies, assignments, assessments, and exams into manageable, plannable events to squeeze every last possible mark out of your work and opportunities to help you study smarter, not harder.

One of the greatest gifts to support your progression at university are feedback and feedforward. This Skill explores how to make the most out of all the feedback and feedforward you are likely to receive at university and use it to help you achieve your best possible results every time.

Recognising the different types of traditional class (e.g., lectures, workshops, seminars) helps you to prepare for each one and make the most of your opportunities. This Skill covers how you are expected to prepare for class, what is expected of you during the class, and how to reflect effectively after the class. In addition, it covers how to participate in class effectively and appropriately (e.g., asking questions, engaging with others) and includes tips on proper class etiquette.

University is a time that can bring excitement or anxiety, but it offers valuable opportunities for personal growth, independence, and well-being. Success depends on taking responsibility for your development, engaging with support services, and being open to new experiences, even if they push you slightly outside your comfort zone. While challenges and low-energy days are normal, seeking help early and staying engaged can help you turn obstacles into positive opportunities.

As you enter your final year, it’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and pressure. It can be thrilling, but also overwhelming at times. Remember, it’s simply another step in your journey, just like the years before.

Setting priorities can help you make the most of this year. It allows you to focus on what matters most, manage your time, reduce stress, and still make space to relax and enjoy yourself.

Setting priorities also helps you start thinking about your next steps, making the transition from student life to your future career feel more manageable and positive.

Balancing your time at university can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially with so many commitments. This Skill offers practical tips to help you study in ways that support your wellbeing and help you achieve your best.

University life involves managing lectures, readings, assessments, and more, so learning how to balance your time is key to staying on track and feeling well. It’s also important to recognise your own needs, focus on what matters to you, and make space to enjoy the experience.

By using simple, tried-and-tested strategies, you can manage your time more effectively and create a healthier, more positive approach to your studies.

Explore and equip yourself with tools to become a more productive and effective student.