University of Kent

• Advantage Initiative materials
• SLAS workshop materials

• Tips on essay writing
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent.
• Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation pdf 188KB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent.
• Report Wrting: Key Points pdf 47KB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent.
  
• Visit the University of Kent's English Language Unit web site. Very useful links on academic English and study skills.
• The Writing Web site
  Designed by the School of English at the University of Kent.
• skills4study
  Follow links to Study Skills and Writing.
• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing. 
  
• The Good Study Guide
  Companion site for Andrew Northedge's The Good Study Guide. Read the book and download activities.
• Writing Workshop
  Advice on academic writing by Phil Agre.
• Writing guides
  From the Mantex web site, an extensive collection of reviews and details on various style guides and books on writing.
• Writing Skills
  Comprehensive advice from the University of Canberra.
• Final Year Projects
  A 'bite size' web site on final year projects by Mike Hart, Professor of Business at King Alfred's College, Winchester.
• Writer's Resource Center
  Information on non-academic writing, such as the craft of writing, writing poems, business and technology writing. Especially useful for Creative Writing students.
• Grammar Slammer
  English grammar and punctuation resources, including different letter writing styles.
• Guide to Grammar and Writing
  This Capital Community College Foundation website offers clear and accessible explanations on English grammar.
• Academic Writing in English (AWE) aims to give helpful advice to students in Higher Education in the UK, including non-native speakers.
• Typing
  Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (no link available: see below)
  If your keyboard skills are slowing down your use of the computer, try the Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor. This is widely available for purchase, and is accessible free for University of Kent students. To use the software from any University of Kent public access PC, follow:
  Start menu > All programs > Central software > Mavis Beacon > Mavis Beacon 8

• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing. 

• Critical Thinking
  From Longview Community College (Missouri, USA). A comprehensive introduction to critical thinking.
• Support4learning
  Includes advice on concept and mind mapping and much more.
• Skills4study
  Follow links to Study Skills. Includes free mp3 to download, at
  http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/mp3s.asp
• Skills Centre
  This University of Leeds site provides links to a good selection of further materials on problem solving

• Planning a dissertation: for undergraduate students
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Preparing and writing a dissertation
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing.
• Planning a dissertation: for postgraduate students (doc)
• Writing Research Theses or Dissertations
  Useful science perspective on dissertation and thesis writing, from the University of Newcastle
• Companion for Undergraduate Dissertations
  Advice on writing a dissertation, specifically for Social Sciences undergraduate students though others may well find it useful

• Visit the University of Kent's English Language Unit website.
  Very useful links on academic English and study skills.

• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing.
• Working in groups
  Useful information and advice from Edge Hill University
• Skills Centre
  A comprehensive range of links and advice from the University of Leeds

• Learning from lectures (doc)
• Listening Skills: EASE software (access from Start menu - see below)
  Accessible to University of Kent students only. This programme helps you to practice listening skills for lectures. You will need a PC with a headset to be able to listen and watch the video. From any University of Kent public access PC, follow:

  Start menu > All programs > Central software > EASE > Ease volume 1 Listening to Lectures

• SKILS - Skills for knowledge, information and library searching
  On-line tutorial accessible to University of Kent students only. Ideal for getting started with library skills at HE level.
• Virtual Training Suite free on-line tutorials
• BBC - WebWise - The BBC's guide to using the internet
  Free training for beginners: get started with the World Wide Web
• Typing
  Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (access from Start menu - see below)
  If your keyboard skills are slowing down your use of the computer, try the Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor. This is widely available for purchase, and is accessible free for University of Kent students. To use the software from any University of Kent public access PC, follow:
  Start menu > All programs > Central software > Mavis Beacon > Mavis Beacon 8

• Procrastination and motivation
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Enhance concentration
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Concentration
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Returning to study as a part-time student
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Canterbury Christ Church University: Studying in H.E.
  Practical advice on getting started at University
• skills4study
  Advice on getting started, with additional specific sections for mature, postgraduate or international students
• Learners and learning
  A very detailed introduction to the theory underlying issues of motivation by James Atherton. Follow the References link
• On-line Workshop
  Exploring the subject of motivation, from the University of South Australia

The Computing Service provides a wide range of documentation and provides support with the following multimedia tutorials:

• Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor - learn to touch-type with this friendly typing tutor on disk, for beginners and improvers
• Word-Shark - games to help with spelling and word recognition, for dyslexic students and those practising their English.
• Words-Work - for a different approach to studying try this multi-sensory approach to improving study strategies. Includes tips on learning styles and memory tactics.
• Gower Guide to Student Oral Presentations - boost skills and confidence as you prepare your presentation. (Available from any public access PC - from the Start menu choose Programs/Central Software/Making an Oral Presentation).

We also provide an extensive range of on-line materials covering similar topics, available as printable downloads.

• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing.
• University of Surrey skills project pack
  A comprehensive resource from the University of Surrey
• Study strategies from the Open University
  Some examples of the OU's study skills resources
• Support4learning
  Includes advice on learning styles, concept and mind mapping and much more
• skills4study
  Practical advice for university study, including a new collection of downloadable audio files
• The Good Study Guide
  Companion site for Andrew Northedge's The Good Study Guide (Milton Keynes: Open University, 2005). Read the book and download activities
• Academic Skills Online
  An extensive advice site at the University of Canberra, including Learning Skills and Writing Skills
• Skills Centre
  A comprehensive range of links and advice from the University of Leeds
• Canterbury Christ Church University: Studying in H.E.
  Practical advice on getting started at University
• The Study Advice website at the University of Reading
  The Study Advice website at the University of Reading is accessible to external users and includes a wealth of resources directed at undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  

• Returning to study as a part-time student
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Personal Development Planner: the Keynote Project (web site)
  PDP planning: Access for University of Kent students only
• Personal Development Plannin (doc)
  An introduction to PDP
• University of Surrey skills project pack
  A comprehensive resource from the University of Surrey
• skills4study
  Advice on getting started, with additional specific sections for mature, postgraduate or international students
• Learning journals (doc)
• Learning journal example sheets (doc)
• Personal development portfolios: An introduction (doc)

• Taking part in seminars
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Tips on effective presentations
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Learning from Seminars pdf 42KB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
  
• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing.
• skills4study MP3s
  A free mp3 to download, on presentation skills
• Guide to Oral Presentations (access from Start menu - see below)
  Accessible only to University of Kent students. Use a PC with headset facilities, and have a floppy disk or memory stick available. From any University of Kent public access PC, follow:
  Start menu > All programs > Central software > Making an oral presentation

• Effective reading pdf 198KB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Visit the University of Kent's English Language Unit web site and its resource page
  Very useful links on academic English
• Note-Making pdf 2.64MB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
  
• Writer's Resource Center
  Information on non-academic writing, such as the craft of writing, writing poems, business and technology writing. Especially useful for Creative Writing students
• Improving reading speed
  Advice on faster reading from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's web site
• Note Reading
  A detailed exploration of note making and reading from the University of South Australia

• Academic Integrity
  The Academic Integrity website at www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/ai provides information on referencing, avoiding plagiarism and using Turnitin.
• Citations and Bibliographies: Key Points pdf 164KB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• SECL Styleguide 2009-2010 pdf 48KB
  Advice from the University of Kent - **For SECL students only**
  
• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing.
• animated referencing guide
  At the University of the West of England's web site It explains why referencing is necessary and how to do it - especially good if you find referencing confusing
• A Guide to Harvard Referencing
  A comprehensive guide to Harvard citation and referencing from Leeds Metropolitan University. It includes how to reference parliamentary papers, films and tapes
• skills4study MP3s
  A free mp3 to download, on referencing and plagiarism

• Revision and exams
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Exam Planning and Preparation pdf 185KB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing.
• Managing exam anxiety and panic
  Information from Oxford Brookes University
• skills4study
  Follow links to Study Skills. Includes free MP3 to download, at http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/mp3s.asp

• Tips on Time Management pdf 155KB
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
  
• Tips on Time Management
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Returning to study as a part-time student
  Advice from the Student Learning Advisory Service at the University of Kent
• Study planner (doc)
• Assignment Survival Kit (ASK)
  The Assignment Survival Kit is an online resource to help you plan and write essay type assignments. There are tips on analysing the assignment question, researching your topic and developing a logical argument. You will also find information on referencing and avoiding plagiarism, as well as proof-reading and final editing.
• skills4study
  Advice on getting started, with additional specific sections for mature, postgraduate or international students
• Mind Tools
  Practical tips on planning, using time effectively, how to delegate and stress management