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. we also consider some of 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 

Proof-Reading

This workshop is designed to help you with the last stages of completing your assignments. It aims to walk you through the process of proofreading your own work, providing you with some hints and tips to improve your proofreading ability. 

After this session you may want to attend: Harvard/APA/OSCOLA Referencing Paraphrasing, A Guide to Synthesis 

Resources

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

Videos

Understanding the Assignment
Approaching Assignments.
Time Management