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Mastering essay writing (Advanced) - 14 March 2023
Mastering essay writing (Advanced) - 14 March 2023

 

You have quite a few essays under your belt now and your marks are good but you know you can do better. You want to polish that essay and squeeze every last mark out of it. This workshop will help you gain some of those elusive hidden marks.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Developing your essay writing (Intermediate) - 7 March 2023
Developing your essay writing (Intermediate) - 7 March 2023

 

You have written your first essay or two and received some feedback but now you want to improve your essay writing skills. This is the workshop to help you take the next few steps.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Introduction to essay writing (Beginners) - 28 Feb 2023
Introduction to essay writing (Beginners) - 28 Feb 2023

 

Are you new to essay writing or coming back to it after a long time? This is the workshop for you to get your feet started on the right path.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers - 23 Feb 2023
Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers - 23 Feb 2023

Balancing a role as a carer and studying can be challenging. This session will help carers find out what support might be available in their local area and what support is available from the OU, with a focus on wellbeing.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Mastering essay planning (Advanced) - 21 Feb 2023
Mastering essay planning (Advanced) - 21 Feb 2023

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” Dwight D. Eisenhower. Planning is not something you just do it is a skill you develop. This workshop will help you to take your essay planning to the next level.

You can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button)

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Developing your essay planning (Intermediate) - 14 Feb 2023
Developing your essay planning (Intermediate) - 14 Feb 2023

 

“If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, not the goal.” Find out how to use effective planning to formulate the best argument to address a set question, structure your points coherently, write effective introductions and conclusions.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Critical thinking and writing (Beginners) - 21 March 2023
Critical thinking and writing (Beginners) - 21 March 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon 

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!  

How to access the live workshop: 

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room 

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Studying with Neurodiversity - 22 March 2023
Studying with Neurodiversity - 22 March 2023

Join us from 11am to 12noon

Neurodiversity – your hidden superpower? Come and join this Student Hub Live broadcast and find ideas on how to develop your special skills.

How to join the live event:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Before the event, sign in: SHL Website 

3. Click the ‘Join us live’ button on top/ right of SHL Website main-page. This only appears 30 min before the event is due to begin!

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days after close of the event. Access by clicking on the 'play' icon thumbnails that will appear above this section or find on our SHL YouTube channel.

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Critical thinking and writing (Intermediate) - 28 March 2023
Critical thinking and writing (Intermediate) - 28 March 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon 

Building on the introductory workshop, we will delve deeper into critically analysing source material, assessing arguments and identifying the most important elements to include in an argument or answer. 

How to access the live workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room 

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Critical thinking and writing (Advanced) - 4 April 2023
Critical thinking and writing (Advanced) - 4 April 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

Get logical with your critical thinking. Learn how to dissect and map an argument and use it to improve your critical writing skills.

How to access the live workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room  (You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

 
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Managing your time better - 11 April 2023
Managing your time better - 11 April 2023

Join us from 7pm - 8pm GMT

Take control and change the way you approach your studies with this interactive workshop on effective time management. 

How to join the workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE (Booking opens 21st March)

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room 

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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Confidently using other people's ideas -18 April 2023
Confidently using other people's ideas -18 April 2023

Join us from 7pm to 8pm  

Find out how to understand, deconstruct and articulate other people’s ideas, and how to effectively use them in your own assignments.

How to access the live workshop: 
1. Book your ticket HERE (Tickets available 28th March)

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room (You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE  (click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

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