This short video introduces students to the notion of academic writing, emphasising the importance of following guidance provided in the module handbook. It gives some practical guidance and points to the importance of understanding key/direction words in assignment titles.

This short (10 minute) video provides students with an overview of the ways in which computers and the internet are used to support their learning. It introduces some really useful resources and shows you where to find help if you need it.

This guide takes you through the process of creating a mindmap and exporting it to Microsoft Word. It is an excellent technique for planning written work.

Dr Jane McKay talks about critical thinking. Content aimed at college students studying social work.

These materials are used in student tutorials as part of the routes to success course. The tutorials are typically delivered to a large group (~50) in an interactive manner, with the slides serving as reference/check materials. Some of the questions in the slides can also be used as individual handouts

Dr Jane McKay talks about essay writing. Content aimed at college students studying social work. Includes: Planning your time, Understanding the question and reading effectively, The introduction, Writing the main body and Writing the conclusion and finishing the essay.

This document provides example feedback which has been generated following the marking of a class set of portfolios. It is used as a part of the Routes to Success Module, specifically on the section titled Sustaining Success. Students can read the feedback prior to completing the portfolio to alert them to the possible shortfalls which may occur when they undertake this type of task. The feedback is introduced in the context that the task of completing the portfolio is a developmental one, and that students can expect to learn and improve their performance for this type of task as they develop and refine their skills.

Dr Jane McKay talks about features of academic writing. Content aimed at college students studying social work. Includes Formal Writing and Impersonal Writing.

Edge Hill Univeristy guide to Harvard Referencing

Dr Jane McKay gives tips for effective learning while at university. Content aimed at college students studying social work.

A template which may be useful for students who are new to taking and making notes from academic texts.

Interactive animation for Poster Presentation - Study Skills (The second file at 5mb is the most current version)

Dr Jane McKay talks about features of academic writing, such as how to quote and paraphrase. Content aimed at college students studying social work.

Dr Jane McKay talks about referencing - why it is important and how to do it. Caution - this video may contain examples which are specific to the School of Health and Life Sciences. Content aimed at college students studying social work.

This resource provides links to a wide range of resources which are specifically focussed on the requirements of students registered for Masters in Business Administration programmes delivered online. The resource has been developed by OnlineMBAPrograms.org and is dated 2011.

Lists and explains some of the terms used in assignment titles.

Dr Jane McKay talks about how to use evidence to support your argument. Content aimed at college students studying social work.

Dr Jane McKay talks about features of academic writing, such as writing a good paragraph in an academic style. Content aimed at college students studying social work.