Study skills

A series of study skills workshops are running in semester 2 of this academic year. These workshops cover a variety of topics all designed to equip you with the study skills needed for academic success and getting the most out of your time at university. You are welcome to attend any session without booking, and at any site that is convenient.

If you would like some advice on how to sharpen up your writing, planning, reading and research skills, how to give effective presentations or how to use tutor feedback in your future assignments then these sessions are designed for you.

Have a look at the programme of workshops »

Sessions take place in term two for 90 minute sessions each week and cover a range of topics such as essay planning, taking notes, how to remember what you read, organising your writing, meeting deadlines, revising for exams and how to work in groups.

Study Skills Workshops - 2013

Study support sessions will be running throughout the autumn term at all campuses

You do not need to book, however spaces are limited so make sure you are on time to avoid disappointment. You can also bring your lunch!

Eastbourne
Falmer
Grand Parade
Moulsecoomb
Hastings

Eastbourne campus 2013

Tuesdays 12-1.30pm Room 116, Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road » Eastbourne campus map

Tues 5 Mar:		Essays / Assignments 1: reading, research and critical analysis
Tues 12 Mar:		Essays/ Assignments 2: planning and structuring
Tues 23 Apr:		Revision, stress and exams

Falmer campus 2013

Thursdays 4.30 - 6pm Room D419, Checkland Building (please note - Thurs 7 Mar which will be in room D222, Checkland Building) » Falmer campus map

Thur 14 Feb:		Using Tutor Feedback
Thur 21 Feb:		Giving presentations and group work
Thur 28 Feb:		Essays / Assignments 1: reading, research and critical analysis
Thur 7 Mar:		Essays / Assignments 2: planning and structuring

Grand Parade campus 2013

Tuesdays 12 -1.30pm Room 204 Grand Parade Building » Grand Parade campus map

Tues 26 Feb:		Crits and Peer feedback (only 60 min session)
Tues 12 Mar:		Essays / Assignments 1: reading, research and critical analysis
Tues 19 Mar:		Essays / Assignments 2: planning and structuring

Moulsecoomb campus 2013

Wednesdays 12-1.30pm » Moulsecoomb campus map

Wed 27 Feb:	Cockroft 218	Using Tutor Feedback
Wed 6 Mar:	Watts 310	Essays / Assignments 1: reading, research and critical analysis
Wed 13 Mar:	Watts 310	Essays / Assignments 2: planning and structuring
Wed 24 Apr:	Huxley 400/1	Revision, stress and exams

Hastings 2013

Fridays 12.30 -2pm Room 2.26, Library, Havelock Road Building » Hastings campus map

Fri 22 Feb:		Giving presentations and group work
Fri 1 Mar:		Essays / Assignments 1: reading, research and critical analysis
Fri 8 Mar:		Essays / Assignments 2: planning and structuring
Fri 15 Mar:		Revision, stress and exams

Study Workshop	Description
Giving Presentations and Group Work (see Crits and Peer Feedback for Grand Parade)	How to make your presentations more interesting and do justice to your ideas. How to overcome nerves and appear more confident. How to recognise challenges that arise in group work.
Crits and Peer Feedback (Grand Parade only)	How to make your presentations more interesting and do justice to your ideas. How to overcome nerves and appear more confident. How to recognise challenges that arise from peer feedback. Learn from feedback and use it to improve your work.
Using Tutor Feedback	What is the purpose of feedback and how can you use it to imrpove your learning? How to understand the feedback you receive from tutors, and apply this to your future work. Please bring along a piece of assessed work and/ or tutor feedback to get the most out of this session.
Essays / Assignments Planning and Structuring	What are the stages involved in producing an essay? How to break the question down. How to stick to a timetable and tips for getting started. How to develop an argument using a logical structure. The importance of an introduction and conclusion; editing and proof reading.
Essays/ Assignments reading, research and critical analysis	Discover new reading strategies. Learn effective note taking and referencing whilst avoiding plagarism. How to adopt a critical approach and identify different arguments.
Exams, Stress and Revision	Tips for revision. How to understand and answer exam questions. Organising your time in the exam room. Stress busting strategies.