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Presentations: Planning an interactive presentation
In the blog this week, we will explore the three main styles of presentation as an introduction to this new series. Then, as the series...
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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Summarising: The critical step of proofreading summaries
In the blog last week , we examined the issue of citing and referencing all academic texts. This week we will explore the final stage of...
Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Summarising: The importance of citing and referencing all texts
In the blog last week , we investigated an overview of the 8-step summarising sequence. This week, we shall focus on the critical...
Sep 29, 20242 min read
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Summarising: The overview of the 8-step summarising sequence
In the blog last week , we examined the interesting but challenging task of analysing and narrowing down the assigned task. This week, we...
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Summarising: Analysing and narrowing down the assigned task
In the blog last , we explored the key learning subskills essential for the successful management of the summarising process. This week...
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Summarising: The purpose of summarising and avoiding plagiarism
In the previous blog , we investigated the question of what a summary is together with defining the distinction between summaries,...
Sep 8, 20244 min read
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Summarising: What is a summary?
In the blog last week in our new series on summarising, we explored the critical importance of note-making when reading any academic...
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Summarising: Introduction to active note-making of academic texts
Both students and the public have become increasingly disinterested and demotivated towards reading. As the latest research comes in,...
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Critical reading: Overview of the initial steps in the process
In the blog this week, we will first define what is meant by critical reading and then explore the initial steps in the process of...
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Critical reading: Distinguishing academic from non-academic texts
In the blog this week, we are going to explore the final actions required in the planning process prior to engaging in the initial steps...
Aug 9, 20245 min read
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Critical reading: Learning how to analyse the assigned task
In the blog this week, we are going to evaluate the importance of developing an ability to analyse assigned tasks to identify the key...
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Critical reading: Why do some students lack motivation to read?
In the blog this week, we will consider current research that illustrates a steady decline in student motivation, engagement, and...
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Critical reading: The role of academic reading in the learning experience
In the blog this week, we will begin a new short series on the importance of developing critical reading strategies. Today, as an...
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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The graduate employment process: The value of reviewing the interview experience
In the blog this week, we will consider the importance of evaluating the interview process regardless of the job application outcome. The...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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The graduate employment process: The importance of positive body language signalling
In the blog this week, we will focus on the importance of illustrating positive body language signalling throughout the entire interview...
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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The graduate employment process: Planning positive questions to ask at interview
In the blog this week, we will explore examples of positive questions to ask at interview while avoiding those that present a negative...
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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The graduate employment process: Understanding the question sequence at interview
In the blog this week, we will explore the typical question sequence used by employers during interviews that is called the funnel...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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The graduate employment process: The advantage of anticipating questions at interview
In the blog this week, we will begin an evaluation of typical questions asked by employers to recent graduates during job interviews. The...
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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The graduate employment process: Writing in a professional style
In the blog this week, we will move on to examine the importance of writing in a professional business style when completing all the...
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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The graduate employment process: The importance of highlighting soft skills
In the blog this week, we shall continue our focus on the recruitment stage of the graduate job application process by evaluating the...
May 31, 20242 min read
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