Getting help with study skills

Getting help with study skills

Although we do not offer one-to-one study skills support at UW, there is a wide range of support available to enable you to develop effective study skills:

Study skills drop-in workshops
UW run a programme of study skills workshops, these are free sessions, open to all students on a self-referral basis. You can attend as many sessions as you decide that you need, they include topics such as essay writng, making presentations and maths support. 

The new programme of workshops for 2011/12 is available from here.

Writer in residence
We have a professional writer, Helena Attlee, who is available on campus to help students with their writing, she can give practical, one-to-one advice on your essay writing skills and/or general writing techniques. For more information, click here. Helena is on campus on Mondays, you can make an appointment to see her by emailing: h.attlee@worc.ac.uk  

Study skills advice sheets
There are a range of study skill advice sheets covering topics such as: essay and report writing; making oral presentations; taking notes and working in groups. You can pick up any or all of the titles from the Library or download them from the study skills home page. 

Referencing and finding resources
ILS offer 1:1 sessions on referencing, using and finding online and hard copy resources, Blackboard, Pebblepad and other VLEs (Virtual Learning Environments). Email askalibrarian@worc.ac.uk for further information.

Moving On
‘Moving On’ is a very useful study skills online resource aimed at students returning to education after a break. It covers topics such as: preparing for study, academic writing and teaching methods at university, and includes exercises and tasks for you to practice your skills. To download a copy click here ‘moving on’

Need some help getting started or to improve your grades?
The How's it Going website has online resources to help you get started on your first essay and to improve your grades.