Topic outline

  • The purpose of this study skills course -- produced by EPAX -- is to help you develop skills which you can use when you are planning and writing assignments.  To use the course, simply click on the module title from the list below which covers the aspect you would like to practise.  In each module, you will find introductory videos with notes and exercises 

    From the list of files in each below, please use either the watchme files or the readme files, depending upon how you prefer to receive new information, and then use the tryme files to practise the content presented.  At the end of the list, the final watchme file reviews the content of the whole section, and then the last tryme file contains a revision quiz.

  • Learn here how to start your assignment effectively.  

    Files: 8
  • Learn here how to organise the main central section of your assignment effectively. 

    Files: 8
  • Learn here how to finish your assignment effectively.

    Files: 5
  • Learn here how to produce grammatically correct text.

    Files: 8
  • Learn here how to write longer, more complex sentences

    Files: 8
  • Learn how to make use of punctuation correctly.

    Files: 8
  • Learn here how to use a suitably formal tone in your writing.

    Files: 8
  • Learn here how to use citations and references in your assignments.

    Files: 8
  • Learn here how to add bibliographies to your assignments. 

    Files: 8
  • Use the final section to practise the main points covered in this course.

    Files: 3