StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Be in top form: Purpose and structure of essays (Key features of essay writing: the purpose and structure of essays, and the writing process.): Tuesday 8 March: 7:30am, 12:00 noon, 7:00pm ...Read more
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Reading efficiently: How to get the most out of your reading
March 10, 2016
University study involves a lot of reading. Here are a few tips for how to read efficiently: Be active (don’t just run your eyes over the words on the page, try and think about and engage with what the author is saying) Have a well-defined aim for what you want to get out of the reading (e.g. understanding a concept/argument, finding a definition of a concept). If you already know a bit about the topic try predicting what the author might say (e.g. if they are a proponent of a particular theory, what might you expect them to say about this topic/issue/concept) If you don’t already know about the topic, try making links to other topics/theories you know about (how is similar/different?) Try making links to your own experience What...Read more
Unfortunately due to some technical issues on Tuesday some students were unable to access the Hit the ground running session. Hopefully, we have now rectified the problems for future sessions, but to accommodate those who missed out, we are...Read more
Are your organised? Here are some tips on how to organise yourself
February 29, 2016
Taking a little time to organise yourself will save you time and reduce your stress levels! Here are a few tips on how to get started. Wall planner Fill in important dates (assignment dates, tests, exams etc.) on a wall planner. ...Read more
StudyUp: Online workshops on time management and how to get the most out of your reading
February 25, 2016
StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Hit the ground running (Starting Study: How to get going & Time management skills) Tuesday 1 March: 7:30am, 12:00 noon, 7:00pm Death by Textbook (Strategic Reading: what to read, how...Read more
Pre-semester checklist
February 22, 2016
Semester 1 starts on Monday 29th February. Before semester starts make sure you check the following: Enrolment: Go to MyMassey and log in and check you are enrolled on the right papers for Semester 1 and double semester papers. Contact...Read more
Some tips on reviewing past exams as part of your revision
February 11, 2016
You’ll often find exams have a similar format in previous semesters, but they do sometimes change so check with your paper coordinator if you are unsure what format the exam will take this semester. Looking at past exams can aid your revision in...Read more
Some tips on planning your revision
February 5, 2016
The thought of revising a whole course can be very daunting. To make it more approachable, it can be a good idea to break it down into smaller (more manageable) tasks. Here is one way to start breaking your revision down into smaller tasks: Make a...Read more
StudyUp sessions next week on exams
January 29, 2016
StudyUp sessions next week on exams are as follows: Preparation makes perfect: (Develop some memory skills to use for exam preparation): Tuesday 2 February: 7:30am and 12:00 noon Surviving the exam: (Strategies for getting through the exam and...Read more
Sentence fragments
January 28, 2016
It is usually best to avoid sentence fragments and try to ensure that all sentences are complete (contain a verb and a subject, e.g. I will argue that…). One way of checking for sentence fragments is to make sure the sentence makes sense in its...Read more
