Is your revision game up to date?
Students repeatedly report that some of their most preferred methods to revise are re-reading and highlighting. But a recent review of the research on effective learning shows that the strongest …
Demystifying exams
This is a new exam season. It is a chance to start fresh with your revision and your mind-set towards it. More things are in your hands than you may …
No, you aren’t being lazy
Research has shown that as many as 40% of students face problems due to procrastination, with 50% systematically procrastinating. But contrary to popular belief, the reason is not laziness. Not …
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 communicate and …
Coming up in November 2019
Our Highlights and Opportunities posts highlight various opportunities available from around the University of Edinburgh for Taught students. Highlights and opportunities for… Undergraduate Students Study Skills Consultations https://edin.ac/2Co9nR7 The IAD …
The answer is in the question: structuring essays
Structuring an essay is one of the things most students are likely to struggle with. A lifesaver in this case is analysing the essay’s question: coming up with a solid structure …
