Exam Stress & Revision Strategies
Many people have just got an essay back and red pen is all over the place. You worry and wonder have I made the right decision, the right course? Similarly you seem to get great grades during your assessed work but in exams you fall to pieces ..
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The centre aims to provide opportunities for all students to improve their study skills. Our aim is to help students take charge of their own learning development by giving advice and information suited to the student as an individual.
Individual Consultations are an opportunity for you to discuss any study skills queries or concerns you may have with a Study Skills Adviser. Following discussion, we will suggest some practical ways forward with study strategies tailored to suit you as an individual learner. The consultations take place on a drop-in basis so you don't need to make an appointment and you're free to call in again at any point in the future to consult further. Just call into College House and ask at the Information Desk.
The Student Learning Centre also produces 'Study Guides leaflets' which offer clear, practical and up-to-date advice on the most important study skills areas. These free guides are on display in College House for students to take away and use in their own time. Our current list of titles cover
Organising Your Time
This guide offers you strategies to help you plan your time effectively, encouraging you to maximise your productivity and maintain control over your activities. Organising your time creates, divides and allocates time - it is an active process. Making the Most out of Lectures
This guide shows you how to make the most of lectures through the use of active listening skills and effective note taking techniques. These skills will help you produce clear, helpful notes that will be of use to you in all your study activities. Improving your Reading Skills
Improving your reading skills will reduce unnecessary reading time and enable you to read in a more focused and selective manner. You will also be able to increase your levels of understanding and concentration. This guide shows you how to read with greater efficiency and effectiveness by using a range of different reading skills. Effective Note Making
Effective note making skills enable you to select the information you need from written sources, quickly and efficiently. This guide shows you how to make clear and well organised notes that are useful for every aspect of study. Thought Mapping
This guide gives you a step by step introduction to a note making technique called thought mapping. This non-linear technique provides you with a note making tool that encourages active thinking and creativity. It can help you to create plans, increase recall and save time in a wide range of study tasks. Successful Group Projects
This study guide has been written for students undertaking group projects as part of their course. It will help you to manage your group activities effectively, increase group performance and maximise the benefits of group assessment. Revision & Exam Skills
This guide looks at effective revision and exam techniques to help maximise the efficiency of your exam preparation and performance. These techniques will enhance your recall, aid concentration and help you make the best use of your time during an exam. Exam Stress
This guide aims to help you understand and recognise exam stress and offers strategies to help you minimise any harmful effects. The leaflet also provides contact details for a number of further sources of help and advice.
Planning Essays
A good essay plan makes the most of your essay material by helping you to organise the content of the essay before you begin writing. This guide shows you the key steps in preparing and planning an essay effectively. Writing Essays
Essays are a particular form of writing, with their own structure and conventions. This guide explains the conventions of the essay and shows you how to write clear, well structured essays that communicate effectively with the reader. Writing Reports
This guide has been written to provide a general introduction to writing reports. It outlines the typical structure of a report and provides a step by step guide to producing reports that are clear and well structured. Writing for Science
This study guide offers some strategies for making your scientific writing more effective, helping you to write with accuracy and clarity. References & Bibliographies
This study guide aims to help you to understand why you should include references to the information that you use to underpin your writing. It explains the main principles of accurately referencing such sources in your work. Avoiding Plagiarism
This guide aims to help you understand what plagiarism is in the context of academic work and offers guidance on how to avoid it.
Preparing a Powerful Presentation
This leaflet offers you an insight into the process of planning a powerful presentation. It focuses on the importance of the presenter's relationship with the audience and suggests key strategies for making an impact. Delivering a Powerful Presentation
A powerful presentation needs to be flexible, energetic and enthusiastic. This guide will help you turn your written presentation into an imaginative public performance. Using Visual Aids
This guide will help you use visual aids in your oral presentations to achieve the best impact. Your visual aids should be clear and concise, providing a stimulating addition to your spoken word. Poster Presentations
This guide presents a strategy for producing poster presentations that encourages clarity as well as creativity, helping you to make the most of your poster design. Presenting to Large Groups
This guide addresses the key difficulties associated with speaking to large groups, offering creative and practical solutions for making powerful presentations. Contributing to Seminars and Tutorials
This study guide offers practical strategies for participating in seminars and tutorials, encouraging you to make the most of the opportunities for discussion and debate. Stress Management for Presentations and Interviews
This guide aims to help you recognise and understand anxiety and nervousness which may arise during presentations or interviews. This is sometimes referred to as performance anxiety. The guide also offers strategies to help you minimise any detrimental effects and provides details for a number of further sources of help and advice.
The Centre also has a range of reference books for student use. These are housed in the Information Room in College House. Ask at the Information Desk for more details.
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