What is this topic about?

Your assessments will vary by programme and subject studied, ranging from traditional essays to exams, posters, podcasts, or presentations. When approaching an assessment, it’s essential to manage your time, resources, and environment for productivity.

These resources will help you discover your unique learning style and provide practical advice on writing effective answers to assessment questions.

Workshops

Approaching Assignments

This workshop provides you with an overview of how to prepare and submit your assignments, including planning ahead to get your assignment completed on time, plus the challenges that you might face during your studies and how to overcome them. 

After this session you may want to attend: Developing Your Academic Voice 

Generating Ideas (Getting Started)

This workshop will guide you through techniques and approaches to creative and original thinking, covering techniques like mind-mapping, discussion, free-writing, and other reflective practices to unlock your ideas for your assignments. 

After this session you may want to attend: Reflective Writing, Understanding the Assignment 

Presentation Skills

This interactive workshop will take you through the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint within your work, providing hints and tips for making the most of the software in creating and delivering presentations. 

After this session you may want to attend: Generating Ideas, Time Management, Notetaking 

Resources

Mini Modules
Introduction to Academic Writing
Mini Modules
Critical Thinking
Mini Modules
Reading and Note-taking

Videos

Understanding the Assignment
Approaching Assignments.
Time Management