Study Skills Second edition is a complete course for students who are currently attending a university or college or who hope to begin university or college studies soon. The course covers reading academic texts efficiently and effectively; taking notes from lectures and books; doing basic research; using library or computer-based resources; writing academic papers; taking part in discussions; presenting papers; managing study time and preparing for examinations For self-study purposes materials from the Tutor's Book (previously published separately) have been incorporated to form one combined student-friendly text.