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This section of the site explains many of the skills you will need to master - or at least use proficiently - if you want your study to be successful. It covers:
- Studying at university. How to become a ‘self-directed’ learner.
- Academic standards. How the emphasis at university is not simply the reproduction of knowledge.
- Understanding academic expectations. A discussion of what resources can help you understand these expectations.
- Thinking critically. How to use ‘critical thinking’ to develop an unbiased view of a topic, allowing you to offer a balanced opinion or make an informed decision.
- Reading. How to read for a general overview, an assignment topic, or to supplement notes.
- Note taking. How to get organised, engage with the material, and review your notes.
- Graphic organisers. How to use mind mapping and concept maps to organise your information and ideas graphically.
- Writing. Explanation of essay writing, case studies, literature reviews, reflective writing and scientific writing.
- Jargon. The do’s and don’t’s of using jargon (a discipline’s specialised vocabulary).
- Referencing. Explanation of the importance of referencing, and descriptions of the different styles and requirements.
- Using and integrating sources. How to properly use the sources you have used for an assignment.
- Avoiding plagiarism. How to avoid the serious offence of plagiarism by correctly crediting the creator of the source material.
- Creativity. How to use certain techniques in order to become a creative student.
- Surviving statistics. Hints on how to deal with complex statistical texts.
- Exam preparation. How to become ‘exam-ready’ – getting on top of the subject, and employing exam know-how.
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