Writing Strategies
Writing strategies can help you manage your time more effectively, reduce your stress, and help you produce better work. Continue Reading
Structuring your assignment
To structure your assignment appropriately it is important to consider the type of assignment you are writing, e.g. an essay or report or reflective writing as each has a different structure. You can download visual templates to help you… Continue Reading
Planner Worksheet from the Getting Things Done Booklet
Working backwards from deadlines Download the worksheet page from here: Planner worksheet from the booklet session 2 References: COTTRELL, S. (2008) The study skills handbook. 3rd ed. ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Priority Organiser Spreadsheet
The Priority Organiser (Cottrell, 2008, p. 82) Here you’ll identify tasks for the week and assign a value to them in a table (see example below). Complete the table as follows: Column A – HOW IMPORTANT IS THE TASK? (6= Unimportant,… Continue Reading
Which mind mapping software is right for me?
There is three mind mapping software available in the Library: Inspiration, Mind View and Mind Genius (as per 2017/18 academic year). In this article, we will look at the various features to consider when you choose your mind mapping software. You can,… Continue Reading
Mind Genius Basics
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Understanding your assignment question
The aim of the assignment will be clearer if you identify key elements of the assignment question. To gain a greater understanding of what you have been asked to do and where to start, try identifying these components of your assignment… Continue Reading
What can you find out from the assignment brief?
When you get your assignment it is important to study the assignment brief this will make it clear what you need to do and what you need to include. The assignment brief will likely cover some of the following points:… Continue Reading
Assistive Technology Workshops at the Library
Assistive Technology Workshops Below table shows you the type of assistive software workshops, we deliver at the Library. Click here to see what is available in this month. Assitive Technology Workshops Categories Level DRGN1001 – Prepare your Dragon for dictation… Continue Reading
Mind Mapping Software
Getting started on an assignment with mind mapping A mind map can help you get started on an assignment. It can help turning brainstorming ideas into a focused topic to write about or what you need to research. It is… Continue Reading
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