Reviewing Study Skills
You may find this review helpful to reflect on your last academic year.
How did I do?
- Coursework marks – were these as expected?
- Examination marks – were these as expected?
- Overall grade – how does this compare to last year/previous years/previous degree level study (PGs)? Was the result what I expected? If not, do I know why?
What study skills strategies worked for me?
What areas do I still need help with?
Looking ahead to my next academic year
Perhaps I should鈥︹��
- Revisit module choices and identify any new study skills areas that I need to investigate
- Consider the specific requirements of other course modules in case my 鈥榝irst choices鈥� don鈥檛 happen!
Before the vacation period
Do I need to address any issues from this year? Maybe I need to鈥�.
- See if there鈥檚 any gaps in my subject/topic knowledge – I might need to speak to my tutors or other academic staff before term ends to understand certain concepts or theories. Maybe I need help with finding additional resources within my subject area?
- Are my notes complete or do I need help filling any gaps? Who do I need to see to help me with this?
Have I got outstanding work to do over the vacation period?
Do I have any ongoing assignments or preparation for resits? If so:
- I need to make sure that I鈥檝e taken out any books I鈥檓 going to need from the library
- Have I got all the notes and any other information that I need, such as deadline dates/resit dates etc./contact details for academics/others if necessary?
- Am I able to create a flexible time management plan which works with my preferred ways of working and learning so that I can realistically achieve all my goals/action points? Do I need help with this? If so, who do I need to ask?
鈥︹��..AND BREATHE 鈥︹�︹�� Remember to also make time for rest and relaxation as this is crucial to you returning to university mentally and physically well prepared for the year ahead! Now鈥�..ENJOY YOUR WELL-EARNED BREAK!!!!
Sue Walter: SpLD/Specialist Study Support Coordinator: July 2018