- A practical session on exploring evidence-based strategies for studying effectively at university
- How to deal with procrastination
- Learn about useful tools and resources you can use to help with your studies
Workshops and Training
The Library provides a regular calendar of workshops and training that are provided on campus and online. Check the events calendar below to see what is scheduled.
Feb
23
Mon, 23 February 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CB01.05.01
Feb
24
- How to unpack an assignment question
- Understanding the marking criteria
- How to plan from start to finish
Tue, 24 February 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
CB01.05.01
Feb
25
- Essay structure
- Effective introductions, body paragraphs and conclusions
- Linking your ideas effectively
- The process of essay writing
Wed, 25 February 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online
Feb
26
- Common characteristics of academic writing
- Understanding lecturers’ expectations
- Formal versus informal language
Thu, 26 February 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
Mar
2
- How to manage your readings
- How to read academic texts such as journal articles
- How to read efficiently and critically
- How to make notes while reading for assignments or exam revision
Mon, 2 March 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CB01.05.01
Mar
3
- How to structure a presentation
- Effective use of visual aids
- Targeting your audience
- Use of body language and non-verbal communication
Tue, 3 March 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
CB01.05.01
Mar
4
- How to review literature in a systematic manner
- How to structure a literature review
- How to integrate ideas in a literature review
Wed, 4 March 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online
Mar
5
- What it means to think, read and write critically in an academic context
- Analysing examples of critical writing
- Using your academic voice
Thu, 5 March 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
Mar
6
- What is plagiarism and academic integrity?
- Strategies for avoiding plagiarism
- Resources for developing academic writing skills"
Fri, 6 March 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Online
Mar
12
- Strategies for correcting common writing problems, including:
- Sentence structure
- Grammatical errors
- Lack of evidence to support claims
Thu, 12 March 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Online
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