Product Description

This is the first study skills book written directly for students on degree courses in the humanities and social sciences. It is intended to help students to make their studying more systematic and efficient and the primary focus is on subjects where essay-writing forms the basis of student work and course assessment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22689 in Books
• Published on: 1986-09-22
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

It should be recommended reading for every student.
Having come across Mr Dunleavy's book in my course of study for a Master's Degree, my sole criticism of the it is that it restricts itself to the humanities - of course modes of study for physical and social sciences are different.

Particularly useful are the chapters on essays; examinations and dissertations.

As I could not recommend it highly enough, perhaps it might be useful if there were versions for students of higher degrees and physical sciences.

20 years old but definitely Worth it!
This book is very deserving of 5 stars. Despite the fact it was written a while back, it holds true to it's word - it's provides concise and well grounded information on how to study effectively for a social science degree. I'm doing a law degree and found it very useful after my lecturer recommended it. The author teaches at the LSE and I commend him on writing such a good book.