To get what you want out the reading you do it is important to be active. Just running your eyes over the page won’t get you far! In order to be active think about the following before you start reading: What is your purpose? Why are you reading the text? What do you hope to get out of it (e.g. a definition or understanding of an argument)? Can you make predictions about what might be in the text? Does the topic of the text relate to any of your existing experience or knowledge? How? Are there any flaws in the text (e.g. the conclusions don’t follow from the premises or the method was flawed)? What are the main points you need to note down? Also see...Read more
StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Be in top form: essay writing Monday 28th November 2016: 7:30am and 12 noon Referencing: Don’t lose easy marks Tuesday 29th November 2016: 7:30am and 12 noon These are...Read more
Spending a little time each week planning how you’ll use your study time will help you save time overall. Make a study timetable and fill it in with specific tasks (e.g. read and take notes on chapter 1). See the example timetable at...Read more
StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Hit the ground running: Starting Study: How to get going & Time management skills Monday 21st November 7:30am Monday 21st November 12:00 noon Death by Textbook: Strategic...Read more
There are lots of ways to organise your revision notes. Here are a few tips. Consider using different way of organising your information (such as charts, diagrams, matrixes etc.). Think actively about your material (active categorisation)...Read more
This is a great time to start revising. Here’s one way of getting organised: It’s a good idea to make a timetable. Next gather all your notes together. Summarise the most important points. Looking at past exam papers will help you can work out...Read more
StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: Preparation makes perfect: Develop some memory skills to use for exam Weds 19th October 7:30am Weds 19th October 12:00pm Weds 19th October 7:00 pm Surviving the exam: Strategies for getting...Read more
Referencing software like Endnote can help with your referencing. Endnote is free for Massey students. Endnote can save you time as it does a lot of the formatting for you and saves time typing (you can just click and download references). ...Read more
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