Study tips for starting strong
Returning to study after a break can be difficult – but never fear! Follow these three study tips for a strong start to your postgraduate experience:
1. Find your recommended reading list
Contact your department to see if you can find a recommended reading list for your subject. Students can find it difficult to keep up with the reading load of their courses, so getting ahead with reading is very useful. By reading, you are also exposing yourself to some of the key ideas and vocabulary before the course starts.
2. Develop your study skills
Are your study methods effective? Take a look at books on study skills – such as the Palgrave Study Skills series. Titles of interest include The Postgraduate Research Handbook by Gina Wisker and How to use your reading in your essays by Jeanne Godfrey.
3. Identify your support services
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King’s offer Study Skills courses for you to ‘brush up’ on your academic skills. These include sessions on writing a research paper, referencing, using sources and structuring an argument.
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King’s offers Academic English courses for students whose first language is not English and who feel they need to improve their academic language skills.
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One-to-one tutorial service: Submit a piece of work that you are in the process of completing. A study skills tutor will arrange a tutorial with you to discuss areas of improvement. Please note that this is not a proof reading service.
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Studying at a research level? View this year’s development programme.
Good luck preparing for your studies!
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