Table of Contents

1. Starting Stude: Getting organised - starting with you! 2. Reading for Stude 3. Note Taking 4. Writing Academically 5. Planning and Writing Essay-Type Assignments: Why write essays and assignments? 6. Further Writing: Reports and Case Studies 7. Portfolios and other Assignments 8. Challenges: Examinations and searching for resources 9. Reflection, Reassurance and Relaxation! Reflecting upon learning an practice.

About the Author

Christine Ritchie has worked in education for over 40 years, first as a teacher and then in further education since 2000. She has been a Programme Director for Foundation Degrees and so has direct experience of working with mature students in their first encounters with higher education.


Paul Thomas has worked with students in higher education as a study tutor for a number of years. The experience gained working one-to-one has enabled Paul to identify the difficulties students face when encountering academic study for the first time.