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Study Skills

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What skills?

In order to do well at your studies at University you will need to develop effective study skills and strategies. This website aims to identify, develop and enhance the study skills you need to succeed at your degree programme. These skills include such things as managing your study time, taking notes, planning your assignments, revising for exams and preparing a presentation.

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You're in control

Your lecturers and tutors will advise you about the skills you are expected to acquire and demonstrate while studying for your degree. Your lecturers will set assignments and exams designed to test and develop a range of academic and transferable skills. However, as you may have already discovered, studying at University is very different from previous study you have done. Ultimately you are in control of your own learning. Developing your study skills is an integral part of your life as a University student.
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Different approaches

Your study skills will develop through practice, trial and error and from feedback from tutors and your peers. You may be surprised at how your thinking and writing skills develop over time through continued study. There are some approaches, however, that will help you cut some corners and improve your overall studying experience. This website aims to help you along the way. It provides a wealth of study skill information and exercises to help you become a successful and independent student.
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