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Wed 4th February

PGT Essentials: Getting started with your research strategy: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Where do you begin when faced with a broad research topic? How do you turn an idea into a precise, effective search for related literature? Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop followed by a Q&A where you can ask questions.

Thu 5th February

Supporting your Dissertation: Writing your literature review: noon - 1pm; Online; The literature review is an important component of a dissertation. This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will explore what an effective literature review involves, focusing on how to structure a review, and how to write critically about the literature.

Tue 10th February

Building on your Skills: Using EndNote to store references: 1pm - 2pm; Online; New to reference management software or EndNote 21? Come along to this session, hosted by the ASC, which will cover the basics: loading EndNote 21, importing references, creating groups, and connecting your EndNote 21 library with MS Word.

Wed 11th February

Supporting your dissertation: Writing Writing skills (secondary research): 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including: Signposting to structure your argument. Writing critically. What to include in your introduction and conclusion. Approaches to editing.

Tue 17th February

Supporting your dissertation: Writing Writing skills (primary research): 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including: Signposting to structure your argument. Writing critically. What to include in your introduction and conclusion. Approaches to editing.

Wed 18th February

PGT Essentials: Critical Thinking: 1:30pm - 3pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for for an online workshop on critical thinking, including strategies for success and expert advice, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to critical thinking and writing.

Thu 19th February

Building on your Skills: Improve your academic writing: noon - 1pm; Online; Looking to develop your academic writing style further? This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you to: Develop your academic voice. Integrate critical discussion. Understand how to make your writing clear and concise.

Wed 25th February

Building on your Skills: Critical thinking - how to get a first: 1pm - 2pm; Online; In this workshop, hosted by the ASC, we’ll explore how to apply critical thinking skills to your writing in order to achieve higher marks in your assignments.

Tue 3rd March

Building on your Skills: Reflective writing: 1pm - 2pm; Online; Increasingly, assignments have a reflective component. You might be asked to reflect on your learning, your writing, or your practice. Whatever the context, this workshop hosted by the ASC, will help you get you started with your reflective writing.

Wed 4th March

PGT Essentials: Developing your writing: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on developing your academic writing, structuring your essays, and writing more critically, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to academic writing.

Wed 11th March

Building on your Skills: Writing introductions and conclusions: 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, focuses on structure, content and wording, providing you with clear strategies and tips for writing introductions and conclusions.

Wed 18th March

PGT Essentials: Managing your research project: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Managing your PGT research project for the first time can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. Join the ASC for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and getting started with your project, followed by a Q&A.

Wed 25th March

Building on your Skills: Exams and revision: 1pm - 2pm; Online; This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you prepare for your exams. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day for the exam.

Wed 29th April

PGT Essentials: Getting started with your dissertation: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; How do I get started with my dissertation? Where do I begin with literature searching? How can I engage with my subject critically communicate this in my writing? Three advisors from the ASC will give you some top tips followed by a Q&A.

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