Assessment and exam skills

Resources to support your study process for coursework, assessments, and exams. Guidance to shape your academic integrity and avoid misconduct, including plagiarism, in your work. Support for working with marking criteria and feedback.

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Exam revision and exam technique

Plan your revision, prepare for different exam types including exam resits, and manage exam stress.
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Dissertations & projects

Are you working on a dissertation, final-year project, extended project, or thesis? Explore key resources on planning, researching, and writing-up your work.
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Literature reviews

Guidance on each step of the process when conducting a literature review.
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Essays

Strategies, templates and advice to create effective academic essays.
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Lab reports

Guidance to support with scientific writing and the formatting and creation of lab reports.
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Presentations

Explore ways to plan, create, and deliver effective presentations.
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Poster presentations

Find examples and guidance on creating and presenting academic posters.
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Academic integrity

Taking an approach to your academic work in a way that is honest, fair, respectful and responsible, a fundamental value in higher education.
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Assessment literacy

Using marking criteria and assessment briefs for exams and other forms of assessment and how to use feedback to polish your skills.

University skills support services

Academic Skills (301)

Attend our  workshops, and 1:1 appointments for study skills, maths and statistics.

English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)

Explore our wide range of Academic language, literacy and communication skills services including  1:1s, workshops, short courses and faculty specific resources. 

Short courses, workshops and 1:1s

University Library

Explore our online workshops, tutorials and guides to develop your research skills, critical thinking, and digital creativity. Access subject specific information resources and specialist support. 

Resources, workshops and tutorials

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