| The Arts Good Study Guide (Open University Set Book) | 
 enlarge | Authors: E. Chambers, Andy Northedge
Publisher: Open University Worldwide
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 3123
Media: Paperback
Pages: 282
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0749287454
Dewey Decimal Number: 371
EAN: 9780749287450
ASIN: 0749287454
Publication Date: December 1, 1997
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Condition: Publisher: Open University WorldwideDate of Publication: 1997Binding: Paperback,ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. Ships within 24 hours. pp.Description: Paperback,ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. Ships within 24 hours. pp.
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 Only for complete beginners. July 3, 2008
I got this book as I am studying for a Humanities degree with the OU. I have found it to be totally useless, unless you are a complete beginner to study. I admit that there are probably a few pertinent points in there, but mainly it is just common sense. I have even spoken with some people who work for the OU at Milton Keynes who felt that it was a waste of money to buy it. I really think that if you are studing at Degree level you should not need this book. If you want to think about the OU courses then the book may be useful. I only gave it 2 stars because it may be of use to others.
 Perfect oil for mental cogs December 25, 2007
You can't really expect a book about good study to be a scintillating read, but this manages to offer a lot of good advice while staying on the right side of interesting.
It includes many exercises and helpful hints to help you produce work to the best of your ability. It helps refresh study skills that may be rusty or require improvement to achieve decent marks. It's also very clearly arranged, so you don't have to wade through the lot to find the help you're after.
If you are returning to study or simply hoping to improve your marks on a current course, I recommend this book. I honestly believe the price is worth it for 'Chapter 5: How to Write Essays' alone, which offers refreshingly sensible and practical assistance in completing those all-important Uni assignments.
Best of luck with your studies!
 A good help for art students January 30, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I got this book when I did A103 An Introduction to the Humanities with the Open University in 2003. They highly recommened that I buy and read this book before I start the course and I did that and found it helped me with starting the course. It helped me develope my writing style and my reading style.
I didn't read it other than that once but have since gone back to it again because I am starting a hard Open University course and I thought I could do with as much help as I can get. I am pleased about reading this book because I am finding out so much more than I did the first time that I read this book and it has been such a great help for me.
If you are returning to studying after a long time away then get this or if you are moving onto Univsersity level then this is a great book to help you at various stages as you can dip into this book as and when you need it.
Good, but basic May 31, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Having come from a science background, this was a good introduction to approaching the study of arts subjects. A little basic in places, and a large amount is just common sense. But, it was very reassuring and useful as reference during the first year of my degree.
 The Arts Good Study Guide February 15, 2005
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I would have to disagree with the comments made above regarding this book, as I found it very helpful when undertaking A103 Introduction to the Humanities (Open University). I have been out of further education for 16 years, and was somewhat daunted by the prospect of essay writing, and even general note taking. This book helped me to grasp the basics of both of these skills, and have already made the first month of my course much easier to deal with. I would recommend the book to anyone taking A103 or a similar course in the humanities.
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