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Support and help for higher education study, by University of Leicester's AccessAbility and Academic Practice Services. Students with particular educational needs may find these videos especially helpful, but all students will benefit from suggestions for systematic active reading, time management in study, and other helpful topics.
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Self-motivation, identity, and practical tips of goals and rewards for your own learning. This lecture was delivered to medical school undergraduates, but the principles are applicable for students in any discipline.
Students and academics must learn to be critical about the ideas, statements, and theories they encounter in study and research. This short film discusses and illustrates simple ways you can begin to think and act as a critical student.
Active Reading

Active Reading

2014-02-1709:58

Techniques that will help improve the efficiency of your reading, as well as your ability to remember what you read.
Strategies to manage your time and work more effectively.
Rather than become stressed attempting to read everything on the reading list and falling behind, this video suggests a strategy of considering the essay to title to discover requirements; thinking through to create an argument; and planning an essay structure, to guide the note making process.
Writing a Dissertation

Writing a Dissertation

2014-01-1421:53

Guidance on the process of producing a dissertation, including managing your time and deciding how to structure the piece. Aimed at Masters students but will be helpful to undergraduate students as well.
Writing an Essay

Writing an Essay

2014-01-1413:28

A general overview of planning, researching, and writing an essay. Produced by the University of Leicester AccessAbility Centre.
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