Online Study Tool Kit

A recording covering independent learning, motivation and time management.   

By the end you should be able to:
--Identify key skills and how to enhance learning
--Gain an understanding about the critical skills required to keep motivated
--Refresh yourself on how to apply good practice techniques to manage commitments
--Know how and where to go for information, advice and guidance

A recording covering time management and how to keep motivated.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:
--Identify key skills and how to enhance learning
--Gain an understanding about the critical skills required to keep motivated
--Know how to apply good practice techniques to manage commitments

A recording with tips and tricks to help you to excel in your 3rd year of study.

By the end you should be able to:
--Understand the importance of planning and networking
-- Know techniques that will help you manage research projects and work well with your supervisor
--Begin thinking ahead by considering how to write a good CV and being aware of your digital footprint

This session outlines the central aspects of writing an academic essay and provide guidance on how to develop a more critical style of analysis.

By the end of the session you should be able to:
--Understand the key components of an effective essay
--Know the academic conventions of essay writing
--Be able to apply a more critical style to your analysis

Learn our top 5 best tips for producing a quality essay.

By the end your should be able to:
--Understand the essay question
--Write a clear introduction
--Craft strong paragraphs
--Critically engage with research and evidence
--Proofread your work

Learn how to write reflectively and critically.

By the end you should be able to:
--Know the importance of preparation and participation
--Understand the purpose of reflective writing
--Understand the importance of writing reflectively and critically

A two hour session that provides dedicated time to progress reading or writing projects. Based on the Pomodoro technique.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:   
--Understand techniques to manage your time efficiently
--Know how to break down large tasks into smaller chunks

We’ll recap on what literature reviews are, how to do them, and what’s expected of you in the write up.

By the end you should be able to:
--Know the components of a Literature Review
--Incorporate critical writing into your review
--Procuce this section of your dissertation

An interactive tutorial to improve you critical writing skills.

By the end of the tutorial, you should be able to:
--Demonstrate what is descriptive writing;
--Demonstrate critical writing; understand the techniques and be able to construct and critique your writing for: essays, portfolios, posters, reports and other assignments; practice criticality and identify the difference in short pieces of text; learn how to be critical.