Academic skills
Lunchtime workshops are intended for undergraduate students. Booking is required. Please book by clicking the link for the session(s) you choose.
Academic skills
Critical evaluation of sources
Critical evaluation of sources
Being able to critically evaluate the academic information you read in peer-reviewed articles, reviews and conference papers will help you save time while studying and assist you in writing clearer assignments. In this session you will discover why critical evaluation of sources is important, identify and utilise tips and tools to help you critically evaluate more effectively, and receive a brief introduction to evaluating statistics.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- understand what critical evaluation is and why it is important
- identify and use tips and tools to help you critically evaluate more effectively
| Date | Time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 November 2021 | 13.00 - 14.00 | Online | TBC |
| 9 December 2021 | 13.00 - 14.00 | Online | TBC |
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Preparing for assessed presentations
Preparing for assessed presentations
In this session you will identify the purpose of your presentation, understand your audience and develop a toolkit and techniques to communicate your message. You will improve you understanding of how to structure your presentation and discover ways to build confidence when presenting.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- identify the purpose of your presentation and your audience
- employ a variety of tools and techniques to communicate your message
- structure your presentation
- build confidence when presenting
| Date | Time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2021 | 12.00 - 13.00 | Online | TBC |
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Preparing your first literature review
Preparing your first literature review
You will learn what a literature review is and get advice on how to prepare one, even if you have never done this type of writing before. Find out about effective reading, selecting and evaluating suitable academic sources, and organising your literature review.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- identify the difference between the research and writing processes of a literature review
- identify the key stages of preparing a literature review
- explain the importance of effective source selection and evaluation
- start planning the structure of a literature review
| Date | Time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 December 2021 | 13.00 - 14.00 | Online | TBC |
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Strategies for note-taking
Strategies for note-taking
This session will introduce strategies for note-taking from texts and lectures. You will be introduced to recognised methods for note-taking and practice them using hands-on exercises. You will also be introduced to apps available through Imperial to help with note-taking.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- develop an understanding of methods and strategies for taking notes from online lectures and reading texts
- differentiate between three note-taking strategies and choose one for your own academic practice
- apply a note-taking method to a close reading of a short text
- understand the benefits of the Cornell method of note taking
| Date | Time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2021 | 12.00 - 13.00 | Online | TBC |
| 18 November 2021 | 12.00 - 14.00 | Online | TBC |
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Strategies for effective revision & online assessment
Strategies for effective revision & online assessment
Details forthcoming.
| Date | Time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 November 2021 | 13.00 - 14.00 | Online |
TBC |