Study Skills - Tips, Tools & Strategies

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References

Bell, J. (2005) Doing Your Research Project 4th Edition Buckingham: Open University Press
Cottrell, S. (2003) The Study Skills Handbook 2nd Edition Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan – Chapter 9
Davies, M.B. (2007) Doing a Successful Research Project Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan
Smith, P. (2005) Writing an Assignment 5th Edition Oxford: How to Books

Documents

Time Management:

10 Time-saving Tips

That really will save time!

Prioritised to-do list

A useful tool courtesy of Mindtools.

Note Taking:

Mind Mapping Guidelines

In the form of a mind map!

Writing an essay:

Self-evaluation Form

For writing tasks.

Presenting Information:

General Guidance

Information on all presentations.

Tips on presenting with Powerpoint.

Harvard Referencing System:

One Sheet Guide

To using the Harvard Referencing System.

Presentations

Time Management:

The 5 step process

An easy guide to time management which explodes some of the myths.

Note Taking:

Explores various means of taking notes.

You may also find this video on mind-mapping useful:

Writing an essay:

A detailed investigation into the process of essay writing and critical thinking.

Presenting Information:

Giving appropriate and effective presentations.

How NOT to use Powerpoint

Don McMillan's comedic presentation of the pitfalls of Powerpoint.

Harvard Referencing System:

An introductory guide to the citations and referencing your sources.

Websites

Skills for Study:

http://www.skills4study.com

A free resource full of practical advice to help you study more effectively.

How to Study:

http://www.how-to-study.com

Practical articles about how to study and improve academic skills plus hundreds of study tips submitted by users.

Education Atlas - Study Skills Guide:

http://www.educationatlas.com/study-skills.html

A guide for students providing study skills training, information and examples for improving study habits.