The Arts Good Study Guide - Softcover

Ellie Chambers; Andrew Northledge

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749217081 ISBN 13: 9780749217082

Publisher: Open University Worldwide, 2008

Synopsis

Now in its second edition The Arts Good Study Guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to address the challenges of studying in a fast changing world where computers and the internet have become basic study tools. A bestseller for over a decade, The Arts Good Study Guide has provided help for over 100,000 students. Developing your learning skills is one of the best investments you can make. Based on the experience of real students, this book will stimulate, guide and support you. It will change the way that you study by helping you think about yourself and how you learn. Topics include: Motivating yourself and managing your time; Taking full advantage of your computer; Reading and understanding written, visual and aural texts; Flexible note-making strategies; Getting the most out of lecturers, group discussions, audio-visual media and visits to galleries, museums and the theatre; Writing fluently and convincingly, making good use of textual illustration and evidence; Making presentations; Research techniques, including online research and report writing and Doing justice to yourself in exams. The book is designed for students of arts and humanities subjects, including art history, classical studies, cultural studies, film studies, history, law, languages, literature, music, philosophy, and religious studies. It is full of practical advice whether you are studying full-time or part-time, in your own home or with other students and a tutor.

About this title

About the Author

The authors have long experience of teaching and researching into study skills at The Open University. Ellie Chambers is Professor of Humanities Higher Education in the Institiute of Educational Technology; Andrew Northledge is Professor of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Worldwide
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749217081
• ISBN 13: 9780749217082
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400