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Apprenticeship Study Skills

Apprenticeship Study Skills

Aims • To discuss and understand skills required to enhance your study • To

Aims • To discuss and understand skills required to enhance your study • To know where to look for online tutorials and support • To have an overview of skills required for writing assignments • To familiarise yourself with the library and the services and support that we provide

Basic Study Skills • Time Management • Organisation • Planning • Prioritising • Note

Basic Study Skills • Time Management • Organisation • Planning • Prioritising • Note taking

Time Management

Time Management

Time Management Skills Managing your time is a key element to success – Plan

Time Management Skills Managing your time is a key element to success – Plan and prioritise – Find a place to study – Break your workload into manageable chunks. – Deal with distractions and procrastination https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=JGr 46 k. YMEQQ&t=15 s

Organisation

Organisation

Organisation Having a system in place that works for you. • Somewhere to study

Organisation Having a system in place that works for you. • Somewhere to study • Somewhere to keep your study materials, files and books • Access to a computer

Planning Make sure you are familiar with your module. What is required to pass

Planning Make sure you are familiar with your module. What is required to pass the module? When are the assignment cut-off dates? Plan your study time – Create a schedule that includes all commitments; study, work, personal/social life. – How much study time do you need - review this regularly – Do the difficult work when your concentration is strongest – Take regular breaks – Be flexible - reflect on whether your study pattern is successful.

Exercise 1 Time Circle

Exercise 1 Time Circle

https: //ntua 2204. wordpress. com/2013/12/10/my-time-circles-and-time-management/

https: //ntua 2204. wordpress. com/2013/12/10/my-time-circles-and-time-management/

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http: //jesslynstudyskills. blogspot. com/2010/10/my-time-circle. html

Prioritising

Prioritising

Prioritise Identify your long-term goals. • What is important today for this week's goals?

Prioritise Identify your long-term goals. • What is important today for this week's goals? Think about your short-term goals. • Divide your work for an assignment into manageable chunks Weekly schedules • how much time you have available to study this week Setting goals makes it easier to stick to your study schedule.

Exercise 2 Prioritise Game

Exercise 2 Prioritise Game

Distractions q Aim to minimise interruptions q. Have short-term deadlines q. Do a deal

Distractions q Aim to minimise interruptions q. Have short-term deadlines q. Do a deal with yourself – q I'll go out tonight, but I'll get up early on Sunday to study instead'. q. Just do it! q You may find that the task doesn't take as long q and you'll feel better for getting it out of the way.

If you fall behind……… …………. . don't panic. Ask for advice – Speak to

If you fall behind……… …………. . don't panic. Ask for advice – Speak to your mentor or assessor

Note Taking

Note Taking

Exercise 3 Write Down Notes As we Watch the video https: //www. youtube. com/watch?

Exercise 3 Write Down Notes As we Watch the video https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=3 kx. F 1 -jkz-U • Now take a minute to write up your notes • Now compare with group • Were they different?

Note Taking Skills • Focus on the main ideas. • Use your own words.

Note Taking Skills • Focus on the main ideas. • Use your own words. • Keep your notes organised. • Review your notes every day.

Timing https: //www. kent. ac. uk/ai/ask/index. php

Timing https: //www. kent. ac. uk/ai/ask/index. php

Reflective Writing

Reflective Writing

Reflective writing: What Explores practice-based experience and leads to learning and personal development. So

Reflective writing: What Explores practice-based experience and leads to learning and personal development. So What Describes an experience and your actions; reflecting on what went well and what did not Now What Discusses what you learned from the experience; what you would do differently next time.

Resources for RW • Reflective Writing (University of the West of England) A useful

Resources for RW • Reflective Writing (University of the West of England) A useful overview of reflective writing • Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle in Coursework (Peter Lia, KCL) Overview of Gibbs' Reflective Cycle • How to write reflectively (D. G. Anderson) Guide to reflective writing • A Short Guide to Reflective Writing (University of Birmingham) Guide to reflective writing • Introduction to Reflection and Reflective Writing (University of Surrey) Power. Point slides covering the fundamental elements of reflective writing • Reflective Writing (University of Leeds) Short e-learning module on reflective writing • Using Gibbs (Oxford Brookes University) Nursing example of reflective writing

Referencing If you use someone else's words or ideas in a piece of work,

Referencing If you use someone else's words or ideas in a piece of work, you must reference them. This acknowledges that person's words and ideas, and avoids plagiarism. How to reference Referencing guidance (UWE Harvard guide) Referencing (University of Leeds) A guide to different referencing styles Introduction to the Vancouver Style (Farley Library, Wilkes University) Clear and comprehensive guide to Vancouver referencing

Plagiarism https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ng. KGGo q. FKTI&index=3&list=PL 788 Toees. Ah 4 Rhc.

Plagiarism https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ng. KGGo q. FKTI&index=3&list=PL 788 Toees. Ah 4 Rhc. A d. XC 3 a-cjj. P_g. M 10_v • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=f. W 5 Ac. F 4 Bs. IM • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Aj_Ia 7 Zkk 1 o

Plagiarism And Copyright • Plagiarism (University of the West of England) Online advice and

Plagiarism And Copyright • Plagiarism (University of the West of England) Online advice and tutorials relating to plagiarism and academic integrity • Plagiarism (University of Bristol) Plagiarism: information and advice • Copyright Information (Copyright Licensing Agency) Clear overview of UK copyright law

Free Referencing Software • Ref. ME Web-based. Very easy to set up and use.

Free Referencing Software • Ref. ME Web-based. Very easy to set up and use. • Mendeley Requires installation. Lots of useful functions. • Zotero Requires installation. In addition to citations, it can also be used to store files and take notes.

Literature Searching Slides for the Literature Searching training session are available on the UHB

Literature Searching Slides for the Literature Searching training session are available on the UHB Library Website http: //www. uhbristol. nhs. uk/for-clinicians/library-and-information-service/study-skills/ Email: library@uhbristol. nhs. uk to arrange a session.

Library Service The Library Level 5 Education Centre Upper Maudlin Street Tel: x 20105

Library Service The Library Level 5 Education Centre Upper Maudlin Street Tel: x 20105 Email: library@uhbristol. nhs. uk Web: http: //www. uhbristol. nhs. uk/for-clinicians/library-and-information-service/