Study Skills: Critical Writing
Criticality is a key component of academic study. It shows how you have been able to not only understand a subject, but also analyse and evaluate arguments presented. A critical approach is also a...
Criticality is a key component of academic study. It shows how you have been able to not only understand a subject, but also analyse and evaluate arguments presented. A critical approach is also a...
Traditionally, the phrase ‘reading for a degree’ was used in the same way students often refer to studying for a degree today. However, effective reading is still an essential skill required for being successful...
For many students giving a presentation, whether it is for formal assessment or not, can be a nerve wracking experience. The Study Skills team can help you to develop both your presentation and your...
Giving a presentation, whether at University or in work, can be quite daunting. Nerves and inexperience can lead the presenter into some common pitfalls. Being aware of these can help you to avoid them....
Some students have reported issues logging into Cite Them Right via Institution login and we are investigating what the problem may be. Students can continue to log in to Cite Them Right through the...
Study Skills are something we all need to work on, they are skills that take time and practice. There is lots of help and support out there to encourage your development. We have helpful...
Did you know that we have an array of Study Skills Guides available on our website? Each guide is only a page or two long & aims to give you a starting point on a variety...
We’re all here at the library to help get your learning journey off to a flying. To help this happen we’re offering Welcome Drop-in events at both library sites – Murray and St Peter’s....
A very warm welcome to all our new students joining us this year and welcome back if you’re a returning student. Whether you’re a new student, or a returning student, you’ll find plenty of help and...
Have you thought about blogging your experiences of doing your PhD? The Thesis Whisperer is a great resource for students doing a PhD, and a recent blog post discussed the potential benefits of blogging...
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have just opened their bookings for PhD writing retreats taking place in September and October. They would like to encourage more non-QMUL students to participate in their events,...
Researchers out there may be considering using the summer months to bring together your research ideas into a formal research paper. Getting started is often the tricky bit, until you get your creative juices...
Are you interested in local history? Why not join us this Saturday 15th July at the ‘Yesterday Belongs to you‘ local history event happening at Beamish Museum. Our archive experts will be on hand...
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Get your dissertation (and the summer) off to a great start with our Dissertation Skills Workshops! Our workshops are running week beginning 5th June and they can help you to: – Kickstart your dissertation...