Academic Skills Unit

• Referencing and Citation

  OW6 - Verbs for citations (PDF)

  OW7 - Writing about others' work: using direct quotations (PDF)

  OW11 - Helpful abbreviations for speedy note-taking (PDF)

   

• Written Assignments

  Dissertations: a basic introduction (PDF)

  WA1b - Dissertations: twelve top tips (PDF)

  WA2 Essays: task words (PDF)

  WA9a - Better Writing: Extending Vocabulary (PDF)

  WA12 - Some key features of academic reports (PDF)

  WA12a - Reports and essays: Key differences (PDF)

  WA13a - Reflective writing: a basic introduction (PDF)

  WA16 - Some commonly confused words (PDF)

  WA17 - Better Essays: Signposting (PDF)

  WA18 - Academic writing style (PDF)

  WA19 - Basic essay structure (PDF)

  Proofreading (PDF)

  Basic Data Interpretation (PDF)

  Writing clear sentences (PDF)

  It's and its (PDF)

  GP3 Acronyms (PDF)

   

• Revision and Exams

  RE2 - The Revision Process (PDF)

  RE3 - Revision Timetables (PDF)

  RE4 - Dealing with exam nerves (PDF)

   

• Working in Groups

  WG1 - Getting the most out of seminars (PDF)

   

• Thinking Skills

  TS2 - Mind maps (PDF)

   

• Organisation and Time Management

  OTM8 - Independent learning (PDF)

   

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