Faculty of Science and Engineering

Bibliography

When constructing this website the following books proved very useful, they are all available either in Cockcroft Book Shop or Aldrich library.

  • Bloom, B., Englehart, M. Furst, E., Hill, W., & Krathwohl, D. (1956). Taxonomy of educational objectives. Handbook 1: Cognitive domain. Longman, London.
  • Cottrell, S. (2003). The Study Skills Handbook. Palgrave Macmillan
  • Drew, S. and Bingham, R. (2004).The Student Skills Guide. Gower Publishing Ltd
  • Kneale, P. E. (1999). Study skills for geography students: a practical guide. Arnold, London.
  • McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2006). The Smarter Student – Study skills & strategies for success at university. Pearson Education Ltd.
  • McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2007). How to succeed in Exams & Assessments. Pearson Education Ltd
  • McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2007). How to write Essays & Assignments. Pearson Education Ltd
  • Northedge, A. (2005). The Good Study Guide. The Open University.
  • Northedge, A., Thomas, J., Lane, A., and Peasgood, A. (1997). The Sciences Good Study Guide. The Open University
  • O’Hara, S. (1998). Studying @ University & College. Kogan Page Ltd.

 

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  • 60 %-69%: Upper Second Class
  • 50%-59%: Lower Second Class
  • 40%-49%: Third Class
  • 0%-39%: Fail

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