2. This resource will…. ●Offer Study skills tips ●Direct you to resources Skills Technology ●Introduce you to assistive technology Introduce you to software ●Introduce you to freeware Information ●Tell you what is available in college

3. What are Study Skills? Study skills allow you to ……… Understand how you work best Allow you to ‘work smart’ This will help you to…. Save time! Improve your marks

4. Things that you need to think about when you study….. ●Time Management ●Reading ●Writing ●Spelling ●Memory and Exams ●Notetaking and Notemaking ●Referencing ●Technology

5. Time management Use a diary, smart phone or online calendar to plan your time Include all your commitments into your study plan Two online planning tools are Evernote and TrelloEvernoteTrello Study Guide - Time management KEY TIP: If you don’t manage your time you won’t manage your study.

6. Reading Get a book with a bigger text Get a book that covers the same topic in a simpler manner Online dictionaries http://dictionary.cambridge.org/http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ If you are just getting started try quickreadsquickreads Get the unabridged audio version of the book and listen while you readaudio Key Tip: Slow down and understand what you read

7. Reading continued... If you are reading for research Try use read back software such as Texthelp Gold Claro or the free version Orator on MyStudyBarMyStudyBar Try active reading: Study Guide - Active readingStudy Guide - Active reading

8. Writing Answer the question Plan your ideas before you start writing Mind mapping software Inspiration or XMIND free on MyStudyBar InspirationMyStudyBar For tips on writing try BBC Skillswise Key Tip: The more planning you do the easier the writing will be

9. Writing Continued... Check grammar and spelling with free Ginger software Writing up research try... Study Guide - Essay writing Proof read with read back software such as Texthelp Gold, ClaroTexthelp GoldClaro or the free version Orator on MyStudyBar MyStudyBar Help with academic phrasing: PhrasebankPhrasebank

10. Spelling Key Tip: Get an A to Z book to record words that are difficult for you….. Use the voice activation on your smart phone to look up how to spell words Use online dictionaries they will say the words for you Cambridge dictionaryCambridge dictionary Try an electronic spell checker Study Guide-Spelling

11. Memory and Exams Use pictures to remember ideas Record what you have to learn so that you can listen to it Use a free online FLASHCARD maker ExampleExample Study Skills Guide: Exams and MemoryExams and Memory Key Tip: Don’t only use one way to try and remember things…..

12. Notetaking and Notemaking Notetaking: In class Try not to write in full sentences Focus on the key points Notemaking: Research Think about why you are making notes Study Guide - Notes Key Tip: If you find it difficult to take notes try recording..

13. Referencing Cite Them Right Use the Word referencing tool PC demonstration MAC demonstrationPC demonstrationMAC demonstration Use free referencing tools such as Zotero or MendeleyZoteroMendeley Key Tip: Keep a record of the references while you are reading

14. Technology In the WMC Library Audio notetaker (to manage audio recordings) You Tube demo: Audio notetakerAudio notetaker Inspiration Mind Mapping software You Tube demo: InspirationInspiration Freeware to download to your computer MyStudyBar: MyStudyBarMyStudyBar Ginger: Grammar softwareGrammar software For a comprehensive list go to DNA Matters and look at their resourcesDNA Matters

15. Acknowledgments The key study skills links in these slides are from a resource developed by Leicester University. There is also a link to an academic phrasebank developed by Manchester University. We acknowledge their hard work with thanks.