Preparing for Masters Study Top tips Dr Aisha

Starting point: necessary assumptions Deserved achievement Philosophy of postgraduate study Partnership approach Responsibility Positive

Managing the academic element Personal Tutor Librarian Terminology Writing Skills Reading Skills Regulations Personal

Personal Tutor Allocated when you start the chosen programme You will direct and lead

Librarian Essential to your studies Your new best friend! Searching literature Electronic databases Forget

Terminology Don’t panic! Critical analysis Empirical evidence Synthesis and evaluation Evidence base Literature Review

Writing skills Practice makes perfect Expect to write at least 2 drafts of an

Reading skills You can never read enough! What should I be reading? How should

Regulations Read the relevant Programme Handbook Guidance on Submissions Extensions Marking process Plagiarism Pass

Personal organisation and planning From Day 1 it begins Understand how you work 5

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Preparing for Masters Study: Top tips Dr Aisha Holloway Programme Director, MSc ANP, Nursing Studies, The University of Edinburgh

Starting point: necessary assumptions Deserved achievement Philosophy of postgraduate study Partnership approach Responsibility Positive attitude Not just academic development but personal, professional and career

Managing the academic element Personal Tutor Librarian Terminology Writing Skills Reading Skills Regulations Personal organisation and planning

Personal Tutor Allocated when you start the chosen programme You will direct and lead – They will then respond accordingly Meet regularly Build a relationship Maintain communication Team effort Vested interest in you! You will get out what you put in

Librarian Essential to your studies Your new best friend! Searching literature Electronic databases Forget wikipedia! Referencing

Terminology Don’t panic! Critical analysis Empirical evidence Synthesis and evaluation Evidence base Literature Review Research

Writing skills Practice makes perfect Expect to write at least 2 drafts of an assignment Plan & structure Send outlines and drafts to academic staff for comment Mind map Proof read and edit ALL work Utilise study skills training available at your chosen institution

Reading skills You can never read enough! What should I be reading? How should I read? What do I do once I have read a journal article/book chapter? Read smart Organise your work Reference Manager or Endnote Software Utilise study skills available at your chosen institution

Regulations Read the relevant Programme Handbook Guidance on Submissions Extensions Marking process Plagiarism Pass marks Progression

Personal organisation and planning From Day 1 it begins Understand how you work 5 P’s Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Work/study balance A semester at a time

Enjoy the opportunity!