Using feedback to improve future performance
Learning is a process of communication, and feedback is essential to this. It helps you identify strengths/weaknesses in your work and focus on problem areas. But it is not always …
Year: 2024
First year grades might matter more than you think!
There’s no doubt that for some the transition to higher education can be challenging. Aiming to alleviate the difficulties and academic pressure students face early on in their degree, Scotland’s …
Is your revision game up to date?
(Photo: Unsplash) Research has shown that when students want to revise, they tend to re-read or highlight their notes, lecture material, or textbooks [1]. The reasons are straightforward enough: both …
Tips for confidence in presentations
A presentation is not just a talk. It is an interactive performance; there is a real audience, looking at and listening to you, and expecting that you will interact with …
University reading – making it efficient
Reading is an essential part of university study. But when you look through the reading lists for your courses, they can seem daunting. You might be asking yourself how you …
What makes a good dissertation?
In this post, we share some thoughts from academics on what makes a good dissertation. We surveyed academic staff across the University of Edinburgh to find out what qualities that …
