Apprenticeships: For Students, Parents and Jobseekers
by Dr Catherine Dawson
ISBN-13: 978-0749463335

This book provides a complete guide to apprenticeships. It contains frequently asked questions from students, parents and jobseekers and is packed with quotations, case studies, useful advice, practical checklists and self-assessment questionnaires. It also contains useful websites and addresses of relevant organisations.

For both school leavers and adult learners, this is the only resource you'll need to make an informed decision. With information on funding, your rights, developing skills as well as information on key national and regional learning providers, this book will give you the confidence and knowledge to pursue your chosen career and compete with other candidates.

The Complete Study Skills Guide
by Dr Catherine Dawson
ISBN-10: 1845284453

This book is aimed at college and university students, adult learners and students on correspondence and distance learning courses. It provides a comprehensive guide to study skills and includes information on preparing for, taking and passing examinations, reading and writing skills, mathematical and scientific skills, completing projects and assignments and getting the most out of lectures, tutorials, classes and seminars.

Quotations, case studies, exercises and useful tips are also included, along with information about study skills websites, software and online tools. All students can learn how to study. It is not a skill reserved for the select few. This book provides information, guidance and advice so that all students can discover how to study and improve the marks on their course.

The Essential Guide to Paying for University
by Dr Catherine Dawson
ISBN: 9780749456351

This book provides both parents and students with a comprehensive source of information on funding a place in higher education, including bursaries and grants, earning while in full-time education, and other options for raising money to cover fees and living expenses.

It is aimed at anyone who needs to know all the options when planning the funding of a university course. In addition to the obvious costs, what hidden expenses can be identified? What is the real impact of variable top-up fees? And how can extra funds be raised to pay for that hard-won university place?

Learn While you Earn
by Dr Catherine Dawson
ISBN: 9780749458980

Learn While You Earn offers an assessment of the wide range of opportunities facing those who want to learn a new skill or gain a qualification, but who want to retain the ability to earn a salary - including apprenticeships, internships, and part-time and distance learning.

This new title, published in conjunction with The Times, looks at the many ways in which learning can be initiated, re-started or continued while still earning money. From the more obvious routes of apprenticeships, to part-time learning through City & Guilds or the Open University, Learn While You Earn examines the full range of opportunities for those looking to broaden their skill base - whether they are a job seeker, in employment or in further or higher education.

Introduction to Research Methods
by Dr Catherine Dawson
ISBN: 9781845283674

This practical, down-to-earth guide is for researchers, students, community groups, charities or employees - in fact anyone who needs to put together research projects quickly and effectively. It contains everything from developing your idea into a proposal, through to analysing data and reporting results.

Whether you have to undertake a project as part of your coursework, or as part of your employment, or simply because you are fascinated by something you have observed and want to find out more, this book offers you advice on how to turn your ideas into a workable project.

The Mature Student's Study Guide

by Dr Catherine Dawson

ISBN 1-84528-124-1

This inspiring and practical book has been written especially for adult learners, whether they are considering full-time courses, part-time studies or evening classes.

It covers everything you need to know to succeed in your chosen course, including how to discover your learning style, improve your reading speed and memory, take notes and get organised, improve your writing and mathematical skills, master research techniques, develop analytical skills and gain good marks in examinations.

Returning to Learning

A Practical Handbook for Adult Learners

by Dr Catherine Dawson

ISBN 1-84528-062-8

This informative and encouraging handbook is for anyone considering returning to education and should help readers of any age or academic background identify opportunities and move ahead with decision making.

It includes information on making the right choices, overcoming barriers, working out finances, balancing work and family commitments and obtaining financial support.