Quick Guides

Our Quick Guides are an easy-to-use resource. They are designed to be downloaded so that you can refer to them quickly and easily while you are either working on an assignment or have reached some sticking point with your studies.

The guides cover a range of topics which will help you with your studies.

Getting Started Tips on getting started at university What is in a unit information guide	Preparing for Assignments A step by step guide to planning for your assignments Analysing assignment tasks Assignment checklist Common instruction words Organising information for your assignments
Writing Assignments - General A model essay structure Connecting your ideas, linking words Editing your assignments How to write a good introduction How to demonstrate critical judgment Writing analytically and persuasively Reflective writing Writing paragraphs	Different Types of Assignments Extracts from a literature review (nursing) Writing a case study Writing a critical review Writing a literature review Writing a proposal Writing a submission Writing an abstract or executive summary Writing an annotated bibliography Writing reports Oral presentations Report writing checklist
Lectures and Tutorial - Taking notes Brainstorming and mind-mapping Getting the most out of lectures Taking notes	Effective Reading How to evaluate sources of information Reading critically Some tips on reading effectively
Preparing for Exams Preparing for exams Types of exam questions	Study Skills Managing your time Summarising and paraphrasing
Teamwork Working in teams and groups

Updated: 14 May 2013