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When you are doing an essay or a report, your writing will include sources
of information such as articles, policies, books, research or theories. Referencing is the way to refer to these sources, showing where the things you are writing about come from.
There’s a whole world of information out there, easily available at the touch of a keyboard. That has advantages and disadvantages. We’re going to look at these so you can get the best out of your time and efforts.
Good study begins with good organisation – this guide will share some top tips on how to keep your work organised!
This guide will give some tips on how to structure reports and essays. Expressing yourself doesn’t have to be hard work!
Word has some great functions that that will help you do your work quicker and better. In this guide we go through 3 top tips for helping you to make the most of Microsoft Word…
It can be difficult to keep motivated at times, whether you’re doing revision, coursework or just doing chores like tidying your room…
Note-taking is a way of capturing and organising information that you want to understand and remember for the future. There are many ways that note-taking can help you…
How do you learn best? What are your learning preferences?
And how can you shape yourself to be a better learner?
Guide to using punctuation correctly in your writing, course work and assessments
Some tips on successful exam / assessment preparation
Tips for reading effectively while studying