This guide, written for parents, teachers, and students, presents advice on academic study habits derived from research data. Part 1 of the text presents the research evidence in five chapters: chapter 1 reviews common study skills problems; chapter 2 focuses specifically on research data from eight studies which successfully used precollege study skills/remedial courses with underdeveloped students; chapter 3 presents the research literature on identifying study skills problems; chapter 4 outlines ways to overcome poor study habits; and chapter 5 presents the implications of the research for remedial program design. Part 2 of the text presents specific and detailed suggestions for student study skill development in five chapters devoted to academic classes and classroom protocol, notetaking, listening, reading, and test taking. Chapter 11 presents concluding remarks. A comprehensive bibliography and name and subject indexes are included. (BL)