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Good Study Guides

Effective studying is essential for all students but without the relevant study skills it can be frustrating and disappointing. Open University study guides are renowned for their excellence in academic circles and are essential study toolkits for all students, whether new to study or more experienced.

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The Good Study Guide

The Good Study Guide Written by Andrew Northedge, Senior Lecturer at the Open University, this new edition of 'The Good Study Guide' is a valuable aid to lifelong learning. Both the experienced student and the new starter will benefit from the learning skills advice plus such newly covered topics as; researching online, taking full advantage of your computer and getting the most from seminars and workshops.


PDF The Good Study Guide - contents page (13kb)
PDF The Good Study Guide - chapter two (14kb)

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The Arts Good Study Guide

The Arts Good Study Guide This invaluable study guide is specifically written for students studying the arts and humanities whether beginners or more experienced.

It offers comprehensive guidance on key skills and helps students to learn how to present their thoughts with confidence, both in discussion with other people and in writing.
PDF The Arts Good Study Guide - preview(1,037kb)

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The Sciences Good Study Guide

The Sciences Good Study Guide Unique to this study guide is the special Maths Help section offering quick reference on essential mathematics techniques.

PDF The Sciences Good Study Guide - contents page (8kb)
PDF The Sciences Good Study Guide - chapter five "Working with Numbers and Symbols" (7kb)

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The Manager's Good Study Guide

The Managers Good Study Guide The new fully revised Manager's Good Study Guide is a handy reference manual for those interested in being better managers through either formal or informal study. A developmental psychologist and lecturer in management development at The Open University Business School, Sheila Tyler emphasises management learning and developing transferrable skills in addition to simply studying.

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