We know that academic study looks very different right now, so we’ve updated the Academic Skills Kit to reflect the new challenges that students are facing. Whether it’s demystifying critical thinking or getting to grips with the new exam format, we’ve updated and reorganised to make it easier to find the resources you need, when you need them. You’ll still find information on key topics like referencing, writing skills and dissertations, but we have expanded to reflect the new challenges (and distractions!) of working and learning remotely. In addition, you’ll now find more guidance on time management, independent study for online learning and notetaking for online lectures.
We know there’s a lot to think about at the moment, and we’re all finding it harder than ever to stay focused. But as you prepare for your final assessments, exams and next steps, this is a great time to think about where you're at and make sure you hit the ground running after the spring break:
Once you’ve got going with your work, have a look at the more in-depth resources on different types of skills sets and assessment types. These are clearly organised into six key areas to make them easier to navigate:
From synopses to science reports, with dedicated resources to support your dissertation research.
Introductions, conclusions, and structuring everything in between.
Including advice on motivation and how to get going when you can’t get going!
Brush up your references and find out what you need to know about plagiarism.
Can’t tell your whisker plots from your Poisson distributions? Here you’ll find everything from core numeracy skills organised by discipline, to advice on handling quantitative data.
Get more from Zoom and Office 365, and get your critical skills into gear to separate fake news from facts.
We want the Academic Skills Kit to work for you and to address your needs, so if you have questions, suggestions, or any other feedback, we’d love to hear them! Look out for the purple feedback widget located in the bottom right of your screen to send us your views and comments.