Student Skills & Learning Development

Workshop programme: Medway campus

The student skills & learning development programme is a practical programme of workshops for all University of Kent students. Workshops are suitable for undergraduates, taught postgraduates and research postgraduates, and are completely free.

The workshop programme runs during the Autumn and Spring terms. Booking is essential for all sessions: book online via the Student Data System.

Spring term workshops 2013

Week 14

 

Research and Dissertations

Mon 21 January: 1:00 – 2:30pm

From data collection to analysis and writing up and editing.
Of interest to: mainly Stage 3 and postgraduate students, but all welcome.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 14

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 23 January: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
 Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 15

 

Learning from Feedback

Monday 28 January: 1:00 – 2:30pm

Interpreting and acting upon your marker’s comments, improving your ‘structure’,’ analysis’ and ‘academic style’.
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 15

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 30 January: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
 Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 16

 

General Essay Writing
Mon 4 February: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Looking at exploring the essay title, researching, planning, drafting, editing, references/citations and bibliographies, includes a discussion on academic integrity and plagiarism.

Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 16

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 6 February: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
 Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 17

 

Referencing your Sources/ Avoiding Plagiarism

Mon 11 February: 1:00 – 2:30pm

Why you need to reference, how to reference and how to make the best use of your sources.  Including a demonstration of turnitin (plagiarism detection software). 
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 17

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 13 February: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
 Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 18

 

Effective Paraphrasing

Mon 18 February: 1:00 -2:30pm

Learning how to paraphrase an original text effectively by using synonyms, changing verbs to nouns or the sentence structure. Of interest to: all students who wish to improve their academic writing skills.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 18

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 20 February: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
 Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 19

 

Constructing an Argument

Mon 25 February: 1:00 – 2:30pm

How to identify and construct an argument, introduction to critical and analytical thinking, going beyond description.   
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 19

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 27 February: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 20

 

Report Writing

Mon 4 March: 1:00 – 2:30pm

How to plan and structure your report, how to embed diagrams and graphs, choosing the right language.
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 20

 

Research and Dissertations

Mon 4 March: 6:00 – 8:00pm

From data collection to analysis and writing up and editing. 
Of interest to: mainly Stage 3 and postgraduate students, but all welcome.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 20

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 6 March: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 21

 

Writing Well ‘drop-in’ Clinic: Grammar and Language

Wed 13 March: 1:00 – 2:00pm

This is a drop-in option/facility targeting students who may be struggling or wishing to improve their grammar or written English.  The agenda is set by you (the student) so do please come with a specific issue or concern and a learning advisor will be happy to guide you through your question or query.
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 22

 

Effective Revision

Mon 18 March:  1:00 – 2:00pm

Planning, effective use of memory, concentration and motivation: revision tactics that work for all courses and levels of study.   
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 22

 

Essays in Exams

Mon 18 March: 2:15 – 3:00pm

Useful tactics for writing essays quickly under exam conditions. 
Of interest to: mainly Humanities and Social Sciences students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 23

 

Successful Exam Techniques

Mon 25 March: 1:00 - 2:00pm

Keep calm, improve your confidence, and maximise your exam performance, looking at techniques for non-essay based exams (multiple choice, short answers and exercises).
Of interest to: all students.

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 23

 

Essays in Exams

Mon 25 March: 2:15 – 3:00pm

Useful tactics for writing essays quickly under exam conditions.
Of interest to: all students.
Repeat of 18 March 

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 24

 

Effective Revision

Wed 3 April: 1:00 - 2:00pm

Planning, effective use of memory, concentration and motivation: revision tactics that work for all courses and levels of study. 
Of interest to: all students
Repeat of Monday 18 March

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Week 24

 

Essays in Exams

Wed 3 April: 2:15 – 3:00pm

Useful tactics for writing essays quickly under exam conditions.
Of interest to: all students.
Repeat of 18 and 25 March 

LearnHigherRoom DAO15
(Drill Hall Library)

Further information and contact details
Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS), UELT
Room G0-06 Gillingham Building & Room DBO34 Drill Hall Library
Open: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Email: learningmedway@kent.ac.uk
Tel: 01634 888884
Web: www.kent.ac.uk/learning

Drill Hall Library, Information Services
North Road, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB
Email: helpdesk@kent.ac.uk
Tel: 01634 883278 Welcome Desk
Web: http://campus.medway.ac.uk/library/

Access
All workshop venues are wheelchair accessible, with nearby reserved parking. If we can help you to participate more fully by providing advance materials, or in any other way, please contact us at www.kent.ac.uk/learning

Information Services | Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching

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Last Updated: 07/01/2013