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Print Resources: Tips for Students

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Books: Tips for Students

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. (REF BF 76.7 .P83 2010)

Baugh, L. S. (1992). How to write term papers and reports. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (PE 1478 .B37 1992)

Bittel, B. (1990). Adult learners survival skills. Malabar, FL: R.E. Krieger Publishing Company. (LC 5225 .M47 B58 1989)

Bond, W. J. (1996). Managing your priorities: From start to success. Chicago, IL: Irwin Professional Pub. (HD 30.28 .B66 1996)

Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M.  (2003). The craft of research: From planning to reporting. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. (Q 180.55 .M4 B66 2003)

Cahill, B. (1989). How to take an essay exam: A handbook for students and teachers. Chicago, IL: Stack the Deck. (LB 3060.57 .C33 1989)

Cameron, S. (1994). The MBA handbook: An essential guide to effective study (2nd ed.). London, UK: Pitman. (HF 1131 .C35 1994)

Cavanor, N. (2016). Business writing today: A practical guide. Los Angeles: Sage Publications. Walsh College Novi New Books (HF 5718.3.C3655 2016)

Coman, M. J., &. Heavers, K. L. (1990). How to improve your study skills. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (LB 1049 .C5816 1990)

Combs, P. (1995). Major in success: Make college easier, beat the system, and get a very cool job. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. (LB 2343.32 .C65 1995)

Davidson, J. (2000). 10 minute guide: Managing your time. Indianapolis, IN : Macmillan USA. (HD 69 .T54 D377 2000)

Eisenberg, R. (with Kelly, K.). (1997). The overwhelmed person's guide to time management. New York, NY: Plume. (HN 49 .T5 E57 1997)

Ellis, D. B. (1994). Becoming a master student: Tools, techniques, hints, ideas, illustrations, instructions, resources, and suggestions for success (7th ed.). Rapid City, SD: College Survival. (LB 2343.3 .E44 1994)

Gardner, J. N., Jewler, A. J., & McCarthy, M. (Eds.). (1996). Your college experience: Strategies for success (2nd concise ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Pub. Co. (LB 2343.32 .Y68 1996)

Glenn-Cowen, P. (1995). Improve your reading and study skills. New York, NY: Glencoe. (LB 2365 .R4 G53 1995)

Gibaldi, J. (1999). MLA handbook for writers of research papers (5th ed.). New York, NY: Modern Language Association of America. (REF LB 2369 .G53 1999)

Gifford, C. S., & Fluitt, J. L. (1988). Test-taking made easier: How to win the testing race (2nd ed.). Danville, IL: Interstate Printers & Publishers. (LB 3060.57 .G53 1988)

Hacker, D. (1999). A writer's reference (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin's. (REF PE 1408 .H2778 1999)

Hamachek, A. L. (1995). Coping with college: A guide for academic success. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. (LB 2343.3 .H36 1995)

Hannah, J. H. (1987). How to study. (Video recording). Huntsville, TX: Educational Video. 3 videocassettes. (LB 2395 .H62 1987)

Harmon, C. (Ed.). (1996). Using the Internet, online services and CD-ROMS for writing research and term papers. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers. (LB 1047.30.U75 1996)

Howard, R. M., & Robillard, A. E. (Eds.). (2008). Pluralizing plagiarism: Identities, contexts, pedagogies. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook Publishers. (PN 167 .P58 2008)

Kahn, N. B. (1989). More learning in less time: A guide to effective study (Rev. ed.). Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. (LB 2395 .K27 1989)

Kent-Paxton. L. (1999). Writing power: Elements of effective writing. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. (PE 1408 .P297 1999)

Lester, J. D. (2004). Writing research papers: A complete guide (11th ed.). New York, NY: Longman. (RESERVES LB 2369 .L4 2004)

Longman, D. G., & Atkinson, R. H. (2005). College learning and study skills (7th ed.).  Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. (LB 2395 .L58 2005)

Luckie, W. R., & Smethurst, Wood. (1998). Study power: Study skills to improve your learning and your grades. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books.  (LB 1049 .L47 1998)

Maring, G. H., Burns, J. S., & Lee, N. P. (1988). Mastering study skills: Making it in college. Dubuque IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (LB 2395 .M37 1988)

Mayer, B. (1993). How to succeed in college (2nd ed.). Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (LB 2343.32 .M39 1993)

Mundsack, A., Deese, J., & Deese, E. K. (2003). How to study: And other skills for success in college (5th ed.). (2003). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.   (E-book)

Pauk, W. (1989). How to study in college (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. (LB 2395 .P3 1989)

Perrin, R. (2004). Pocket guide to APA style. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. (REF BF 76.7 .P426 2004)

Rooney, R., & Lipuma, A. (1992). Learn to be the master student: How to develop self-confidence and effective study skills. Silver Spring, MD: Maydale Publishing. (LB 1049 .R66 1992)

Ross-Larson, B. (1999). Riveting reports (1st ed.). New York, NY: W.W. Norton. (PE 1408.R726 1999)

Semones, J. K. (1991). Effective study skills: A step-by-step system for achieving student success. Fort Worth, TX: Holt Rinehart Winston. (LB 1049 .S46 1991)

Siebert, A., & Gilpin, B. (1989). Time for college: When you work, have a family, and want more from life. Portland, OR: Practical Psychology Press. (LB 2395 .S53 1989)

Sproull, N. L. (1995). Handbook of research methods: A guide for practitioners and students in the social sciences (2nd ed.). Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press. (Q 180.55 .M4 S67 1995)

Test taking without fear. (n. d.). (Videocassette) Huntsville, TX: Educational Video. (LB 1049 .T43)

Turabian, K. L. (1996). A manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations (6th ed.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. (REF LB 2369 .T8 1996)

Usova, G. M. (1989). Efficient study strategies: Skills for successful learning. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. (LB 2395 .U85 1989)

Watson, R. A. (1997). Good teaching: A guide for students.  Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press. (E-book)