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Assignment writing
This page explains how to understand the different types of assignments and how to excel in them.
Resources on page:
Analysing the question (pdf - 347KB)
Characteristics of Academic Writing (pdf - 262KB)
Essay writing process (pdf - 254KB)
Instructional words often used in essay topics & exam questions (pdf - 243KB)
Introduction & conclusion (pdf - 309KB)
Thesis statement (pdf - 233KB)
Support for your essays (pdf - 275KB)
The direct writing process (pdf - 277KB)
Drafting (pdf - 225KB)
Linking words and phrases (pdf - 217KB)
Report format (pdf - 278KB)
Business Report Writing (pdf - 289KB)
Editing checklist (pdf - 450KB)
Clear writing tips (pdf - 269KB)
Structure of an essay (pdf - 295KB)
What are academics looking for (pdf - 257KB)

Thinking critically
Critical thinking is an important skill for university study. Get some tips here.
Resources on page:
Critical thinking process (pdf - 331KB)
Reading and critical thinking (pdf - 364KB)
Writing and critical thinking (pdf - 346KB)

Avoiding plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious offence. Learn what it means.
Resources on page:
Avoiding plagiarism (pdf - 464KB)
Plagiarism and how to avoid it (pdf - 697KB)

Referencing carefully
Referencing is a key part of assignment writing. Learn it properly and avoid plagiarism.
Resources on page:
APA style (pdf - 375KB)
Avoiding plagiarism (pdf - 464KB)
Paraphrasing & summarising (pdf - 261KB)
Reporting verbs (pdf - 155KB)
References & bibliographies (pdf - 378KB)
Referencing FAQs (pdf - 320KB)

Managing your time
This page provides some tips on how to manage your time more efficiently.
Resources on page:
Suggested Study Routine (pdf - 229KB)
Study plan guide (pdf - 180KB)
2010 course workload planner (xls - 31KB)
21 ways to get the most out of now (pdf - 323KB)
Time management: answers to some common questions (pdf - 284KB)
Week planner (pdf - 196KB)

Researching effectively
This page gives you tips on how to make your research work for you.
Resources on page:
Analysing the question (pdf - 347KB)
Index card (pdf - 200KB)

Taking effective notes
This page contains tips on how to take notes.
Resources on page:
CRAB guide to good notes (pdf - 406KB)
Note taking tips (pdf - 386KB)
Note making (pdf - 301KB)
Note making part II: effective listening (pdf - 349KB)

Reading effectively
This page offers tips on how to handle large amounts of reading at university.
Resources on page:
SQ3R (pdf - 271KB)
Signposts in reading & power reading (pdf - 350KB)
Writing a critique (pdf - 258KB)

Giving oral presentations
Afraid of speaking in public? Visit the page to get some tips.
Resources on page:
Oral presentations (pdf - 337KB)

Improving your memory
Go to the page to see how you can make your brain work more efficiently for you.
Resources on page:
Memory skills (pdf - 798KB)
Memory (pdf - 205KB)
Self-help guide to study groups (pdf - 798KB)

Passing exams
Exams are a major form of assessment. Get some ideas from this page on revision, exam techniques and exam essays.
Resources on page:
Effective listening (pdf - 345KB)
Exam essays & short answers (pdf - 251KB)
Facing exams (pdf - 228KB)
Maths exams (pdf - 254KB)
Memory skills (pdf - 798KB)
Preparation for Exams (pdf - 186KB)

Practising your grammar
This page provides explanations and practice for common grammar problems.
Resources on page:
Articles: a, an, the (pdf - 269KB)
Comma Slices (pdf - 242KB)
Commonly confused words (pdf - 227KB)
Incomplete sentences (pdf - 278KB)
Parallel construction (pdf - 232KB)
Passives (pdf - 225KB)
Passives: ESOL (pdf - 221KB)
Past or present (pdf - 379KB)
Proof reading checklist (pdf - 275KB)
Pronouns (pdf - 290KB)
Punctuation (pdf - 305KB)
Rules of 'the' (pdf - 321KB)
Run-on sentences (pdf - 283KB)
Singular or plural (pdf - 292KB)
Subject/verb agreement (pdf - 251KB)
The use of the apostrophe (pdf - 231KB)