Workshops held during March 2024
Critical thinking and writing: this workshop explores how to apply critical analysis to your writing to achieve higher marks in your assessment.
Reading and notetaking strategies: this workshop considers different strategies for reading effectively and taking active and useful notes.
Improving your academic writing: this workshop will help you to improve your writing style. It looks at how to write clearly, concisely and critically, and how to edit your own work effectively
How to write effective paragraphs: You may have been told that you need to be more critical in your writing. This workshop looks at how you can do this in practice by writing effective paragraphs that use and comment on evidence.
Editing and proofreading techniques: Extra marks can often be achieved by ensuring your assignment is as accurate and error-free as possible. This workshop will explore some effective editing and proofreading techniques to achieve this.
Exams and revision: This workshop will help you prepare for your exams whether you're taking them online or in-person.
Dissertation workshops
These workshop recordings cover some key skills needed for successfully completing a dissertation.
Workshops held during Assessment Support Weeks in December 2023
Welcome 2023 workshop recordings
Learning at University (passcode: X0J*6YQ$) This workshop introduces you to some essential learning skills, including time management, independent learning, and notetaking. It will help you to reflect on your own approaches to study, ensuring that you feel prepared for the year to come.
Introduction to Library Resources (passcode: TC4d$iMj) This workshop will introduce you to some key Library resources that will help you with your study: how to access and use your module Resource List and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham.
Digital tools (Passcode: zdf&mF3z) This workshop will introduce you to the core digital tools of the University such as Canvas, Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn Learning. We’ll show you how to get the most from these tools and where you can go for further help and support beyond the session.