The Academic Skills Handbook

Diana Hopkins is a linguist, teacher trainer, and author who has taught in higher education institutions across the world. Her book, Grammar for IELTS, has sold over 200,000 copies. She is now a Freelance Consultant, previously Course Leader in the Academic Skills Centre at The University of Bath, and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Tom Reid is a Freelance Consultant, previously Course Leader in the Academic Skills Centre at The University of Bath. He is a management specialist, and has designed and directed academic skills programmes at universities including Kent at Canterbury and Bath Spa. He is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). 

Introduction
PART 1 WRITING SKILLS
Chapter 1 Getting Started on Your Essay
Chapter 2 Getting Started on Your Lab Report
Chapter 3 Writing Exams, Reflective Essays, Dissertations and Posters
Chapter 4 Writing with Clarity
Chapter 5 Writing with Accuracy
Chapter 6 Being Concise
Chapter 7 Writing in Academic Style
Chapter 8 Referencing with Accuracy
PART 2 READING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS SKILLS
Chapter 9 Reading Skills
Chapter 10 Critical Thinking and Analysis
PART 3 PRESENTATIONS, SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS
Chapter 11 Giving Effective Presentations
Chapter 12 Communicating in Seminars
Chapter 13 Working in Groups
Chapter 14 Getting the Most out of Your Lectures