Welcome to “Studying at University”. This area of the study skills site is where you will be able to access support and guidance to develop the essential skills you will need to become a reflective, resilient and curious learner at the University of Worcester.
Each of the 14 themes will underpin and consolidate many of the learning activities and discussions you will have within your course and with your PAT, covering areas such as criticality, note taking, reading, feedback and self-care. Themes 1 and 2 together form a good starting point, as they encourage you to reflect on your own areas for development and to keep a record of your learning.
- Theme 1: Learning journals and recording your development
- Theme 2: What are study skills in Higher Education?
- Theme 3: Reading - why, how and what?
- Theme 4: Creating notes on your learning
- Theme 5: Referencing Basics
- Theme 6: Your referencing style
- Theme 7: Academic integrity
- Theme 8: Independent learning and time management
- Theme 9: Planning your assignments
- Theme 10 : Examination skills and memory techniques
- Theme 11: Criticality
- Theme 12: Reflection and reflective writing
- Theme 13: Understanding feedback and self-development
- Theme 14: Holistic self-care and wellbeing