With the academic year well underway, you may start to consider how to prepare for your upcoming assignments or are even looking ahead the semester one exams and assessments period. Whether it will be your first time sitting exams at university or you’re looking for new ways to study, the Academic Skills Service is here to help.
The team offer a wealth of online resources for various topics to help improve your writing, planning, maths, statistics and more. Here are a few to make note of.
Study skills
Study skills are essential for making the most of your university experience and the managing your studies guides are a great place to explore practical strategies and resources. You’ll find tips on focus techniques, time management, and making the most out of your lectures. The guides are all designed to help you study smarter and feel more confident in your learning. Study Skills – Managing Your Studies – LibGuides@BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 at University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 Library
Enhancing your writing
Academic writing plays a key part in university study, and it can sometimes be an adjustment in style to what you are used to. You may wish to develop your critical skills or are looking for a better understanding of structure – the academic skills writing guides can help you develop the skills you need. Writing – Writing – Criticality and Structure – LibGuides@BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 at University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 Library
Every Friday (2–4pm, Building 38 High Top Tables) the Academic Skills Service also offer in-person Writing Café sessions. These sessions provide students with protected time and space to work on their writing, alongside a supportive community of peers and staff.
Throughout November, the Writing Cafés will have weekly self-guided themes designed especially for first-year students — from understanding assignments and planning work, to writing critically and developing effective writing habits.
Preparing for exams
Preparation is key, and the exams and assessments?page offers guidance on preparing for and approaching different types of assessments whilst at university. From essays to timed exams, it includes revision techniques, planning and top tips for the day.
Student Exams Site
For the latest news and updates on exams and assessments, you can also visit the Student Exams site. Here you will find bite-sized how-to videos, such as how to fill in your answer book plus exam room tours and what you can and cannot bring to your exams. It also has previews of that your actual exam might look like if you are taking them online. www.southampton.ac.uk/studentexams