Event catch-ups
Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.
Past events
Managing my time
In this workshop we’ll teach techniques and frameworks to help you plan your workload more effectively. You’ll also have an opportunity to discuss life and study hacks with fellow students in small groups.
OU Essentials
Learn how students learn at the OU! As well as familiarising you with the systems and processes you will encounter during your study journey, this session will be an opportunity to meet other students.
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Critical thinking and writing (Advanced)
We will take a deeper look at critically analysing source material and identifying the most important elements for any argument or answer. The focus is on being critical in context, evaluating different approaches and being able to put them in perspective.
After the event, you can watch the recording HERE
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The slides from the event are available here
Critical thinking and writing (Intro)
Critical thinking is a key academic skill – the benefits of developing your critical thinking and writing skills include being able to show why you have referenced something and demonstrating a robust level of understanding. Learn how to do it!
After the event, you can watch the recording HERE
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The slides from the event are available here
Developing a good academic argument – Extra Session
It can be difficult to learn to balance critical opinion and evidence. Presenting a solid narrative involves considering the structure of your argument and developing it persuasively.
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Carers Rights day
At this interactive session, on Carers' Rights Day, including some movement activities, you’ll also have an update on how the OU supports carers, we will discuss how we manage over winter, and then you can talk in small groups about your own experiences.
After the event, you can watch the recording HERE
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Developing your essay writing (Advanced)
We will explore how to use references and determine the level of detail required to develop an economical but effective argument. We will discuss how to remove superfluous material, tightly edit your work, and ensure that there is clarity and cohesion from the outset.
After the event, you can watch the recording HERE
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Developing a good academic argument
Developing an academic argument, or line of enquiry, is an important skill but it can be difficult to learn to balance critical opinion and evidence. Presenting a solid narrative involves considering the structure of your argument and developing it persuasively.
After the event, you can watch the recording HERE
(click on 'view previous recordings' button)
The slides for the event are available here 24h prior the event.
Introduction to essay writing (Beginners)
We will focus on how to prepare an essay plan, using each reference effectively. The workshop will introduce tone of voice, writing objectively, and how to differentiate between evidence taken from the module materials and your own ideas when answering an essay question.
After the event, you can watch the recording HERE
(click on 'view previous recordings' button).
The slides from the event are available here
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