Succeed with your Studies
Help with assignments, exams, presentations, maths and stats, taking notes, time management: Middle of the night
Even if you’re a night owl, there are resources to help you. You can check the library for glossaries or encyclopaedias in your subject, handbooks on studying and academic writing – some of these will be e-books and some you can check out during the daytime in preparation for studying at night. There is also plenty of information online:
Where are you in your studies?
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/student-life/why-choose-higher-education
https://www2.aston.ac.uk/current-students/academic-support/ldc/get-ahead/podcasts/differences-he-fe
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/why-choose-us/flexible-learning
https://graduateland.com/article/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-studies
https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/masters/home
http://dal.ca.libguides.com/c.php?g=257176&p=1717137
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/index.htm
http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/
/studyskills/study-guides/improve-reading-skills.php.en
/studyskills/study-guides/critical-reading.php.en
/studyskills/study-guides/writing-reports.php.en
https://www.oxbridgeessays.com/blog/essay-writing-tips/
https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/essays/planning
- Academic writing style information and phrases.
- Want to just get something down on paper?
- Trying to make your writing more concise (to fit the word count)?
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/concise-writing/
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/conciseness-handout/ - Need help with editing?
- Referencing and plagiarism advice:
/library/help/guides.php.en
/studyskills/study-guides/referencing-bibliographies.php.en
/studyskills/study-guides/avoiding-plagiarism.php.en
- Need help using Tutor feedback?
- Struggling with the format of a document or file?
- Dissertation preparation and writing questions?
/studyskills/study-guides/dissertation-project.php.en
/studyskills/study-guides/writing-dissertation.php.en - Preparing for presentations and group work?
/studyskills/study-guides/planning-presentation.php.en
/studyskills/study-guides/group-projects.php.en - Exam stress?
/studyskills/study-guides/exam-stress.php.en
/studyskills/study-guides/revision-exam-skills.php.en
The serious bit…
You must read and follow these rules and regulations.
Academic Integrity Procedure: /regulations/procs/proc05.php.en
General Regulations for all Students: /regulations/regulations/reg13.php.en
Library Acceptable Use Policy: /library/about/acceptable-use.php.en
IT Acceptable Use Policy: /itservices/policies/accept_use.php
For all other academic regulations, please see: /regulations/index.php.en