These quick-reference guides are a great introduction to academic skills - but we recommend you follow them up with the more detailed study guides.
Learning Styles - what are they and how can they help you study effectively?
Concentration and Time Management - learn to make the most of your study time
Reading skills - how to use different reading styles to save time and active reading to learn more
Lectures and taking notes - don't just sit there! Tips on how to engage your brain during lectures
Gathering information and using the library - how to gather and cite references in your assignments
Seminars, tutorials and group projects - learning to contribute and work as part of a team
Giving presentations - how to prepare and deliver a talk, including tips on coping with nerves
Planning Essays and Assignments - simple steps to improve your essays and reports
Writing Essays and Assignments - how to turn your plan into thousands of words
Writing scientifically - learn to use a clear, objective style and structure for your essays and reports
Revising for and taking exams - effective revision techniques that minimise stress
Why are you here? - gaining key skills for your career
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