Study Skills Material

Here you will find a bank of downloadable chapters from existing SAGE books that are packed with ideas to help you study effectively and efficiently. From essay writing tips to strategies that will lead to exam success and advice on conducting a literature review, this page will provide you with everything you need.

Please click on the chapter titles to access the materials, or click on the link to purchase the book from SAGE’s website.

Making Good Notes
Chapter 12, Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University, Second edition, Tom Burns & Sandra Sinfield, Published 2008
ISBN C 9781412945844, £54.00, P 9781412945851 £14.99
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What Tutors Look For When Marking Essays
Chapter 2, Good Essay Writing, Third edition, Peter Redman, Published 2006
ISBN C 9781412920100 £45.00, P 9781412920117 £11.99
Published in Association with the Open University 
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Reading for Academic Purposes
Chapter 2, Studying and Learning at University, Alan Pritchard, Published 2008
ISBN C 9781412929622 £54.00, P 9781412929639 £12.99
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