How are things going? Checking in with your friendly Study Advice team 😊
After having a bit of a break in Week 6, modules have now resumed and work intensifies. Time to take stock, prioritise, and try efficient study practices.
As you work on your assignments, think about:
- Staying on topic: Is what you’re doing relevant? How is it helping with your task? Make it a habit to recheck your assignment instructions.
- Monitoring your progress: Set small and realistic goals for each study session. Even the most daunting tasks can be accomplished step by step!
- Staying productive: When tired, pushing yourself won’t help. Instead, take regular breaks, so that you work when rested and recharged.
- Selecting the right study space: Do you take inspiration from others around you? Or do you focus better in quiet places? Choose a type of environment that motivates you.
- Minimising distractions: What do you commonly end up doing instead of studying? Acknowledging your distractors can help you avoid them. Try different strategies, like putting your phone in another room, studying in a group, or sharing your study goals with a friend.
- Maintaining positivity: Reward yourself when you achieve your study goals. Equally, recognise it’s okay when you need to adjust your plan.
Remember, Study Advice is here to help.
- We have a range of online resources with quick tips on how to approach different tasks.
- Check out our webinars programme – topics coming up include critical thinking and dissertation preparation.
- Join our drop in – Monday to Friday, 1-2pm, in the Library ground floor, there will be a Study Adviser on call to help with quick or urgent questions.
- Need a more in-depth discussion? Book an one-to-one appointment with a Study Adviser, to identify ways to take your academic work forward.
Take care of yourselves and enjoy learning!
The Study Advice team