The Arts Good Study Guide

A bestseller for over a decade, The Arts Good Study Guide has helped over 100,000 students. For the second edition, the book has been thoroughly revised and expanded to address the challenges of studying in a fast-changing world where computers and the internet have become basic study tools. 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-Doing justice to yourself in examsThe 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.