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Publication Date: 15 Feb 2005
Developing your learning skills is one of the best investments you can make. We all need to be lifelong learners now. Whether you are an experienced student or just starting out this book will stimulate, guide and support you. It will make you think about yourself and how your mind learns. And it will change forever the way that you study.
Topics include:
- motivating yourself and managing your time
- taking full advantage of your computer
- reading with concentration and understanding
- developing flexible note-taking strategies
- getting the most from seminars and workshops
- making presentations
- researching online
- handling numbers and charts with confidence
- writing clear, well argued assignments
- doing yourself justice in exams.

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  • Paperback: 392 pages
  • Publisher: Open University Worldwide; 2nd Revised edition edition (15 Feb 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0749259744
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749259747
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 24.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It is truly a compulsively good read…a beautifully crafted, student-friendly, superb catalogue of
really helpful advice. -- Study Skills Teacher

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Developing your learning skills is one of the best investments you can make. We all need to be
lifelong learners now. Whether you are an experienced student or just starting out this book
will stimulate, guide and support you. It will make you think about yourself and how your mind
learns. And it will change forever the way that you study.
Topics include:
• motivating yourself and managing your time
• taking full advantage of your computer
• reading with concentration and understanding
• developing flexible note-taking strategies
• getting the most from seminars and workshops
• making presentations
• researching online
• handling numbers and charts with confidence
• writing clear, well argued assignments
• doing yourself justice in exams.
The Good Study Guide, a bestseller for over a decade, has helped over half a million students.
For this new edition it has been thoroughly revised and expanded to address the challenges of
studying in a rapidly changing world where computers and the internet have become basic study
tools. It has five new chapters but the approach remains the same using case studies and examples
of real-life study tasks, accompanied by activities, to help you reflect on your current strategies.
Comments on the first edition:
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76 of 76 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to studying. 7 Feb 2003
By J. Maher
Format:Paperback
I bought this book when I returned to college to do A- levels and now that I'm in university I still use it. Many tutors recommend it and so would I.
Extremely useful if you are on a Open University course,other undergraduate course at university or just doing A-levels. One of the great things about the book is it easy readability, reassuring the reader that returning to study or studying for the first time is a skill that at first seems daunting but can be easily learn't through practice and not to get angry or disheartened if your work is criticised this is part of the learning process. Excellent for the Social Sciences.
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84 of 85 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential companion for university or college study 22 Sep 2003
By Frank Carver VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
A solid and competent book to help anyone unsure about how to study, or what might be expected of them, for a serious academic qualification. Standard issue for a lot of Open University courses, this is just as useful for any university or college course where students are expected to do their own reading, research, and private study. Essential wisdom on time-management and note-taking leads into detailed coverage of how to research and produce written work (including sections on using numbers, statistics and graphs/charts). If you are taking your first steps into higher education, or you think your study and writing skills might be a bit rusty, this book could be an enormous help.
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79 of 83 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for new or experienced students. 27 Sep 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book for new or experienced students in Social Sciences courses. Although it is suitable for students at traditional universities and colleges, it is particularly well suited to Open University and other distance learning students. For example, it has a chapter on "Learning from TV and Radio Broadcasts" as well as advice on taking notes in lectures. I have had mine for five years now, and the sections on essay writing and preparing for exams are particularly well-thumbed.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is outstanding 28 Jun 2009
By J. Sikorski
Format:Paperback
This title was recommended while I was studying an O.U. psychology course. I subsequently have used it throughout an MSc Psychology, and I would largely credit this book for having attained a distinction. It removes the panic from studying & reading if you are on a very demanding course. You may think you have no time to read study guides, but I had 30+ hrs of course reading alone every week. The book is very accessible, and can be dipped into for tips, although you cannot help but read it from cover to cover....it really is that engaging, that you can't put it down!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Teach your children well... 31 May 2008
By Junglies
Format:Paperback
I used this book years ago and found it extremely helpful. Now, as my second child is about to embark on a college career, where else should I advise her to turn but to this admirable little text.

Of course, the book is a little outdated but the principles hold good. Despite the modern trends in education, and particularly at the college level, little within the book has diminished in relevance.

Northedge is especially good at providing succinct direction in clear and lucid language, hardly surprising as the target audience is the adult learner who has been away from school or study for a number of years. In fact, I would consider this to be a major selling point and the continued success of the Open University in Great Britain is a testament to the work that has gone into this student manual.

I would highly recommend this book to students of all ages in preparation for the voyage of discovery that is higher education.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for prospective undergraduates & returning students 31 Aug 2009
By H. Brindle
Format:Paperback
I've just returned to studying with the OU after a break from education of nearly 15 years. This book gave me the confidence to return to study by providing clear advice and the necessary skills to get the most from my study materials. The book is organised into logical sections and has plenty of examples and activities.

The sections on reading and note taking are especially useful for OU courses where most of the study packs are written materials. The book also provided useful information for getting the most out of lectures & tutorials as well as a section on researching information online. Producing written assignments, presentations & examinations are all covered. Essay writing is covered in depth with things such as the nature of academic discourse, what makes a good essay and strategies for working through the process of essay writing from beginning to end.

The book focuses on becoming a better student by constantly adapting your skills to suit your strengths and developing strategies to get the most out of studying. I found it invaluable for helping me to read more critically and produce more focused notes which in turn has helped me to produce written assignments with less stress & panic.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best 30 Mar 2009
By Prospero
Format:Paperback
I have been working in education at college and university level for 30 years and I would say that without a doubt, this is the best study guide I have come across. It is thorough and very well thought out. It is also very interestingly written. Study guides tend to be a bit worthy but boring but this one is actually quite engaging to read. If all secondary and above students read this book it would be most beneficial for all concerned i.e. the students and their teachers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Study Book 27 Nov 2010
By bw
Format:Paperback
The Good Study Guide

This book is brilliant! It's a must have for my course,so i bought it right away. I saw the size and thought Oh My God..i'm never going to get through it. But once I started it,I couldn't put it down. My kids had to get used to mummy having a couple of hours quiet time in the afternoon. It teaches you how to think positvly about studying, and how to manage time. I've not finished it yet,but I would recommend this to everyone. It's well written,well presented and a must have for all students !!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great items to help with my study
This book was one of my set texts that I had to buy for my Open University study. I have found it to be very useful, particularly when note taking and planning for essays. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Miss K Barwick
3.0 out of 5 stars great
its an informative book, and well written, however I think its unfair for it to be a compulsory book as part of the OU study, as the information in there I could have found online... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Shan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This book I should have bought years ago, I think it really helps and should be taught at GCSE level onwards, university requires skills that most students don't get taught and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michelle
3.0 out of 5 stars Hardly reffered to
Was a requiremnet by the university to buy this but to be honest I did not use it - however if I was full time at uni this would have been invaluable
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. B. K. Milner
5.0 out of 5 stars great
Covers a lot of ground I recommend it for those starting study. covers many topics and is easy to read.
Published 2 months ago by Brett Lackey
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to have on the go!
As an OU student most of the information in this book is available on the website, having said that I have the kindle version and find it handy for when I am on the move - to brush... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs S Conti
5.0 out of 5 stars required for degree
This book was needed for university but has been very helpful with my studies and will support me all the way through my course, well worth the money.
Published 3 months ago by Hannah L Feetham
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad.
I think this book is good for newbie students or those who don't have the basic study skills usually taught in school. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Azariah
5.0 out of 5 stars Study! Study!
A greta assistance to anyone who is studying at whatever level to enhance their study skills to get the most out of the time spent reviewing and learning.
Published 4 months ago by Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Purchase ever!
I have studied succesfully with the OU. This book was one of the first they recommend a student to read. No one teaches us how to study anymore. Read more
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