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Planning and reviewing your search
Planning and reviewing your search
In this post we will look at the three main steps in carrying out your search for academic literature as well as where to search and how…
My Learning Essentials
May 11, 2021
Preparing to read
Preparing to read
In this post we will explore pre-reading strategies to help you get the most from your reading.
My Learning Essentials
Mar 29, 2021
Introduction to journal articles
Introduction to journal articles
In this post we will look at what journal articles are and how you can find relevant journals for your area of research.
My Learning Essentials
Jan 14, 2021
Making the most of academic feedback
Making the most of academic feedback
A series of resources to help you understand and use your academic feedback to improve.
My Learning Essentials
Nov 25, 2020
Understanding what feedback is
Understanding what feedback is
In this post you will reflect on your understanding of what feedback is and how it can be useful.
My Learning Essentials
Nov 25, 2020
Analysing your feedback
Analysing your feedback
In this post you will develop your understanding of marking criteria and how it relates to feedback. We will also look at how you can use…
My Learning Essentials
Nov 25, 2020
Different types of feedback
Different types of feedback
In this post University of Manchester staff explain how they provide feedback and outline the different kinds of feedback that you might…
My Learning Essentials
Nov 25, 2020
Acting on feedback
Acting on feedback
In this post you will reflect on how to prioritise your feedback to create a personalised action plan.
My Learning Essentials
Nov 25, 2020
Reading journal articles critically
Reading journal articles critically
In this post we will explore how we can apply critical thinking skills when reading journal articles.
My Learning Essentials
Aug 20, 2020
Using Special Collections in your work
Using Special Collections in your work
In this post we will introduce you to what special collections are, their importance, and how we can use critical analysis to get the most…
My Learning Essentials
Sep 4, 2020
Evaluating your sources — podcast
Evaluating your sources — podcast
In this podcast and activity you will learn how to question your sources. It is only by questioning sources that you will learn to…
My Learning Essentials
Sep 4, 2020
Getting started with video based assignments
Getting started with video based assignments
In this post we will explore what you need to consider when doing your first video assignment.
My Learning Essentials
Sep 1, 2020
Managing Your Time Effectively
Managing Your Time Effectively
In this post we will explore what time management means and how you can use simple strategies to manage your time more effectively
My Learning Essentials
Aug 20, 2020
Glossary of information types
Glossary of information types
In this post we explore different types of information you may reference or use in your assignments
My Learning Essentials
Aug 13, 2020
Evaluating information sources
Evaluating information sources
In this post you will explore different types of information sources, and consider how to evaluate them so that you are selecting the most…
My Learning Essentials
Aug 11, 2020
Peer assessed group work
Peer assessed group work
How to give and use feedback to get the most value from group work
My Learning Essentials
Jun 23, 2020
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