Studying Effectively

Studying effectively

Students and staff share their views on how to be a successful student and some practical strategies for tackling day-to-day learning tasks and assessments.

"Your academic journey starts with the knowledge and abilities that you bring with you to your studies. You will learn with lecturers and other students as you become part of the academic community in your subject area."

Professor Sue Pryce
University Senior Tutor

 

Resources here and around campus


Popular pages

Online study tools

Rules and regulations

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Visit the Libraries website for help with finding resources, developing your academic skills and online help.

Visit the Libraries website

 
 

Studying at university

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Making the most of University teaching and private study time

Topics include:

Starting your university course

Setting personal goals

Engaging with academic staff

Types of teaching

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Lectures, seminars, online: knowing what to expect

Topics include:

Lectures

Laboratories and practical classes

Tutorials

Being organised

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Setting priorities and managing your own workload

Topics include:

Managing yourself

Working with others

Keeping up to date

 

 

Reading and interpreting sources and data

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Finding and using the right information for your studies

Topics include:

Library essentials

Finding resources

Using statistics and data

Writing

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Exploring academic writing, and ways to write effectively

Topics include:

Writing tasks at university

Strategies for writing

Referencing and citing

Preparing for assessment

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Understanding assessment and demonstrating your ability

Topics include:

Dealing with exams

Giving presentations

Using feedback

 

 


Popular pages

Online study tools

  • Moodle for module resources
  • NUsearch
  • (UK | China | Malaysia)
    for books, journals, articles, databases and more.
 

 

Studying Effectively

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