The Library now has a new subscription to Palgrave Macmillan's 'Skills for Study' online package.
Skills for Study offers an interactive and personalised solution to help students hone their academic and employability skills, especially for those at undergraduate level or anyone returning to academic studies after a long time away form it. This flexible resource is organised into a modular structure with 12 individual modules which can complement existing study skills provision, by providing online access to a high-quality, interactive resource that students can access on and off campus. It allows academic staff to target skills gaps within their student groups, encourages independent study and supports students as they take ownership of their learning. Skills for Study can free up teaching time and improve the quality of assignments and coursework.
Any of the modules can be integrated into a programme, built into workshops or skills sessions and/or used for self-study by students. Each module is made up of engaging activities, exercises, videos, blogs and articles, providing dynamic tuition which will meet the diverse learning needs of all students studying at University. Your subject librarian would be pleased to help you make the best use of this important new resource. To access the resource please visit the A-Z Database listing on the Library Homepage or click on the Skills for Study direct login link here. Note that a short self-registration is needed following login using your university credentials of email address and network password.
The 12 modules are as follows:
The Student Success Centre offers access to academic and study skills resources and support throughout your learning journey to enhance your experience at Ulster University. Visit the webpages for more information.
Topics covered are academic, digital and study skills plus support for maths and statistics.
Studiosity is an online service providing students with 24/7 academic writing support either by live one-to-one chat or by uploading a more significant piece of draft writing for review. Each student has 8 credits (per half year) that can be used this semester and each credit gets one support session.
Feedback will be on academic writing, rather than subject content, and a student will get feedback on structure, referencing and grammar. Click here to find out more and to access Studiosity.
This text provides support for reading structured around the process of crafting an assignment, including reading critically and developing an academic voice.
Packed with practical advice, this concise guide explains what reflective writing is and equips students with all the key information and strategies they need to develop an appropriate reflective writing style, whatever their subject area.
Using bite-sized theory combined with plentiful guidance and supporting activities, this book gives the reader a place to reflect on their learning and use writing as a tool for developing their thinking.
Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills.
This practical skills guide helps young people with who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia and ADHD, study for their exams.
This accessible text provides a roadmap for producing a high-quality literature review--an integral part of a successful thesis, dissertation, term paper, or grant proposal.
This is the leading guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, covering everything from understanding plagiarism and identifying sources to setting out quotations and creating a reference list. Use it in conjunction with Ulster Harvard Guidelines for maximum impact.
Whether you speak English as an additional language, or you're a native speaker looking to take your writing to the next level, How to Write Effective Business English provides easy to apply guidance on how to express yourself in writing clearly, concisely, and confidently.
This study guide bridges the gap between your degree and your future career by connecting your study skills to the professional ones you'll need. Designed to be a companion throughout your degree, this easy-to-use reference work simultaneously develops your employability whilst also helping you to succeed at university.