Study skills are the essential tools and techniques that can help you learn and retain knowledge more effectively. They're vital for your success at College, but they're also valuable life skills. They encompass techniques like time management, note-taking, and critical thinking, helping you to perform better on assignments and exams and more easily adapt to new challenges.
This guide will introduce you to some different study skills and provide you with the resources to develop them and start empowering your learning.
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InductionYou should receive a Library Induction within your first few weeks at college. This is your basic introduction to the Library and its services. If you've missed your Library Induction, the LIAs will be offering induction drop-in sessions throughout the year that you can attend. |
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ResearchDeveloping your research skills will help you locate the right information sources to help with your studies. The LIAs run classroom based sessions about research skills, and also offer one-to-one support. |
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EvaluateLearning how to critically appraise the information sources you find is an important skill, not just at college but for life in general. |
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Artificial IntelligenceAI is becoming embedded in many aspects of our daily lives, so understanding how it works and how you can utilise it for your studies responsible is useful. |
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ReferencingYou may be asked to produce a reference list, bibliography, or a fully referenced assignment. Your LIA can help you with this. |
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Digital LiteracyDigital literacy refers to people's knowledge and skills with digital and online tools and services. |
Your Library Information Advisers
The Library Information Advisers (LIAs) are on hand to help you with your study skills. They offer sessions for classes as well as one-to-one support. Their contact details and subject responsibilities are shown below.
