• How to structure a presentation
• Effective use of visual aids
• Targeting your audience
• Use of body language and non-verbal communication

Repeat Session

• How to unpack an assignment question
• Understanding the marking criteria
• How to plan from start to finish

• What is plagiarism and academic integrity?
• Strategies for avoiding plagiarism
• Resources for developing  academic writing skills

Repeat Session

• A practical session on exploring evidence-based strategies for studying effectively at university
• How to deal with procrastination 
• Learn about useful tools and  resources you can use to help with your studies

• Report types
• Reports vs essays
• Report structure and components
• Use of tables and figures Appendices

• What it means to think, read and write critically in an academic context
• The difference between descriptive and analytical writing
• Using your academic voice

• Learn when and how to paraphrase, summarise and quote
• Learn how to use other people's words correctly
• Use reporting verbs effectively

• How to manage your readings
• How to read academic texts such as journal articles
• How to read efficiently and critically
• How to make notes while reading for assignments or exam revision

• What is an argument in the academic context?
• What makes a strong argument?
• How to synthesise your sources effectively

• How to review literature in a systematic manner
• How to structure a literature review
• How to integrate ideas in a literature review