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Study Skills Year Planner

We’re here to support you throughout the academic year. Here are the big themes we focus on each month.

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For undergraduatesFor postgraduates
OctoberWelcome (back) to studyWelcome (back) to study
NovemberReading & writing at universityCritical reading and writing: part 1
DecemberMaking the most of your timeManaging your workload
JanuaryHow to ace your assessments: part 1Thriving as a postgraduate student
FebruaryFeedback February & Writing your undergraduate dissertationDissertation & project planning
MarchMastering academic reading & writingCritical reading and writing: part 2
AprilUpgrade your revision skillsTackling the literature review
MayHow to ace your assessments - part 2Dissertation versus procrastination
JuneMake the most of your summerStatistics for dissertations
JulySummer break - take a breather!Staying afloat with your dissertation
AugustRe-motivating yourself for resits Dissertation writing: from introductions to conclusions and everything in between
SeptemberReflecting back, thinking ahead Dissertation writing: finishing well

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