Alex Cuthbert(Study Skills Adviser)

alexander.cuthbert@strath.ac.uk

• One to one appointments for all students throughout the year

• Workshop series covering key academic skills:• preparing for university study and how to find and manage

information• managing your time and the life/study balance• critical thinking, active reading and academic writing • assignment planning and exam preparation• studying alongside others and how to use feedback

• Exam boot camps and other campus pop-up activities

studyskills@strath.ac.uk

www.strath.ac.uk/studyskills

Level 6 Livingstone Tower 09.00-17.00 Monday-Friday (subject to availability)

• A wide selection of up to date books on all areas of academic development and skills for study.

• A quiet environment for the study of academic development materials.

• Phone or email in advance to book.

Study Skills Resource Area in

LT625a

Workshop Booking Pagehttps://bookings.strath.ac.uk

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• Please feel free to contact or visit us.

• Study Skills Service, Level 6, Livingstone Tower

• For further information or to make an appointment: tel: 0141 548 4064 email: studyskills@strath.ac.ukMyplace: StudySkillsweb: www.strath.ac.uk/studyskills

studyskills@strath.ac.uk

the ‘student experience’?

many different experiences in one…

a juggling act…

a struggle with time…

..an extraordinary journey.

The 3 Os and 3 Rs of effective study

Dynamic• Orientation• Organisation• Studying with Others

Reflective• Reading• Writing• Reviewing & editing

Orientation (finding out where to find things out)

You don’t need to be Einstein to learn how to manage space and time. Learn how to define your space and own your time.

Organisation (managing space and time)

Studying with Others

Peer learning & supportChallenges Rewards

Some students can be wary of contributing to group talks while others may feel it is

always left to them.

Participation in group assignments may be graded..

Considered input is invaluable and encourages more productive discussions.

Group work provides learners the opportunity to learn from

each other.

Introduction to Effective LearningFreshers’ Week Sessions

Mature Students Association, Level 2Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street

Sign-up at MSA or email studyskills@strath.ac.uk