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Exams and Revision

This list of books and resources is not exhaustive. To find out more, search Discovery or browse the shelves at 371.3 and 810.61

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See also the Skills Hub guide:

Skills Hub: Exams and Revision Exam success guide How to succeed in take-home exams Take-home open-book exams

The Exam Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell
Call Number: 371.26 COT [Borders, Malaysia]
ISBN: 9780230506534
Publication Date: 2007
14 Days to Exam Success by Lucinda Becker
Call Number: 371.3 BEC [Dubai]
ISBN: 9780230249103
Publication Date: 2010
How to Write Coursework and Exam Essays by Brendan Hennessy
Call Number: 810.61 HEN [Borders]
ISBN: 9781845284404
Publication Date: 2011
How to pass exams every time: proven techniques for any exam that will boost your confidence and guarantee success. by Mike Evans
Call Number: 371.302 EVA [Borders]
ISBN: 9781857039337
Publication Date: 2004
Exam Success by David McLlroy
ISBN: 9781412903271
Publication Date: 2005-05-20
How to Pass Exams by Dominic O'Brien ; Tony Buzan
ISBN: 9781904292395
Publication Date: 2003

Essential Study Skills by Sandra Sinfield; Tom Burns
Call Number: 371.3 BUR [Dubai, Edinburgh, Malaysia]
ISBN: 9781446203255
Publication Date: 2012
The good study guide by Andrew Northedge
Call Number: 371.3 NOR [Borders, Dubai, Edinburgh, Malaysia]
ISBN: 0749259744
Publication Date: 2005
The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell
Call Number: 371.3 COT [Borders, Dubai, Edinburgh, Malaysia]
ISBN: 9781137289254
Publication Date: 2013