Providing a key resource to new students, Film: The Essential Study Guide introduces all the skills needed to succeed on a film studies course.

Contributor Notes 1. Studying film at University Sue Harper 2. The Independent Student Ruth Doughty & Deborah Shaw 3. University Life: The Student Perspective Louise Buckler & Simon Hobbs 4. Lecture and Seminar Skills Ruth Doughty & Deborah Shaw 5. The Library: The Lecturer's Perspective Justin Smith 6. Library: The Librarian's Perspective David Francis & Greta Friggens 7. Research Skills Sue Harper 8. Reading Skills Ruth Doughty & Deborah Shaw 9. Online Research and Resources Ruth Doughty 10. Viewing Skills Van Norris 11. How to Watch and Study Foreign Language Films Reka Buckley & Deborah Shaw 12. Essay Writing Christine Etherington-Wright 13. Referencing and Plagiarism Lincoln Geraghty 14. Writing on Film Laurie Ede 15. Making the Most of Feedback Laurel Forster 16. Exam Preparation Emma Dyson & Paul Spicer 17. Presentation Skills Dave Allen 18. Screenwriting Craig Batty 19. Practical Filmmaking Dylan Pank and Karen Savage