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

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.