This text provides an accessible and up to date guide to study skills for all those, undertaking degrees and foundation degrees in policing and related subjects.It will also be relevant to degree courses in criminology and criminal justice. Efficient study skills pave the way to successful learning. This book helps policing students: with all aspects of their studies including identifying how they learn best effective note taking how to be critical and analytical in their reading, writing and thinking carrying out research and writing a final dissertation. The information his set within the context of a policing degree, with examples clearly related to policing. Clear and straight forward advice provides support and helps students grow in confidence and competence as they progress through their course.<BR><BR>Books in the Policing Matters, series have been specifically written to support students in higher education undertaking degrees or foundation degrees in policing. They provide key information and learning activities related to the core modules delivered on policing courses and are intended as a primary resource for students. All books include clear chapter objectives, case studies, practical and reflective tasks and links to the relevant National Occupational Standards and current legislation.