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Welcome to the Study Skills pages

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Effective study skills are a vital element in achieving academic success on your course. During your time at UW, you will be judged on your performance in coursework and exams, and you will need to develop successful study, revision and exam techniques in order to do well.

The Study Skills Advice Sheets below have been developed in order to help you to plan and carry out your coursework and assessments, making the most of the time available and helping you to achieve your potential. 

• Essay writing 
• Learning at university  
• Learning journals  
• Minimising stress 
• Organising yourself
• Oral presentations 
• Plagiarism and referencing 
• Reading efficiently 
• Revision and exams 
• Study at a distance  
• Taking notes 
• Using feedback to improve your work 
• What does the question mean? 
• Working in groups 
• Writing Reports  

You can download a copy of 'Moving On' which is a very useful study skills booklet offering tips and hints about becoming a successful student.