Workshop recordings

Understand what is expected in academic writing at university, including: academic language, tone, structure, paragraphs, using sources and referencing. And know where to get support for these areas.

In this workshop [25:46 mins], you will learn:

• what your lecturers expect from your written assessments
• the steps involved in completing assessments
• how to plan, structure and write you assessments
• where to get further help.

Recorded in January 2024.

This session looks at strategies to help you get back on track including, prioritising tasks, time management and where to go for more support.

In this workshop [13:47 mins], you will learn how to:

• avoid being over-critical of yourself
• assess the situation and prioritise
• reach out for help
• break tasks down into manageable steps
• reflect and take action for the future.

Uploaded on 25 July 2024.

In this session, we review the language and critical skills needed for postgraduate study and find resources to help with academic writing. It is intended for postgraduate coursework students returning to study.

In this workshop [27:41 mins], we will:

• discuss the expectations of postgraduate study
• discuss the importance of research, reading and critical thinking to effective study
• examine some basic conventions of academic writing
• share some starting tips for effective writing at the postgraduate level
• show you where to get help with your studies.

Uploaded on 20 February 2024.

This workshop [04:00 mins] covers tools and techniques to quickly build your vocabulary, which will help you communicate more effectively, and perform better in your studies and career.

Recorded in November 2024.