Self-study guides
Here you will find useful information and guides for searching and evaluating information, writing academic texts, improving your study techniques, and preparing oral presentations.
Read, write and speak
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Study skills Many students find that studying at university is very different than studying in high school and the transition can sometimes feel overwhelming. Learning good study habits early on is…
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Writing and referencing At university you have to demonstrate your knowledge through writing. Academic writing has its own set of guidelines and requirements in regards to language, structure and…
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Writing a Home Exam or Essay During your studies, you will be writing take-home exams as well as papers. Developing genre awareness and writing appropriately in an academic setting is a craft, and a…
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Referencing Referencing is an important aspect in academic texts. There are many different referencing systems to choose from. We have listed guides and manuals for the systems most commonly used at…
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Oral presentations Oral presentations are one of the most common forms of assessment at university along with written assignments. During your studies you will be asked to do several types of…
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Search and evaluate
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Evaluating information Is this academic? Certain types of publications are more appropriate than others in an academic piece of work. It is therefore important that you learn to recognize different…
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Search tips Finding relevant literature for your work can be a complex process. Here is some advice on how to improve your information searches.
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Source Criticism The critical evaluation of a source gives you an understanding of its credibility, purpose and origin. It is important that you as a student develop a critical approach and that you…