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End of Module Assessments and remote exams
You are approaching the last few weeks of your module and, by now, you know how assessments work, right? Do you know the rules and what you must do? You are aware that the last assessment in each module is treated differently, aren’t you?
If not, you had better make sure you join us for our chat with the experts on End of Module Assessments (EMAs).
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Mastering essay planning (Advanced)
“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.
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Preparing for, and producing your best EMA
In this interactive workshop we will look at how EMAs differ from TMAs and how to demonstrate your understanding at an appropriate level of detail.
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Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers
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.
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Tackling procrastination successfully
Hey you! Don't ignore this and go off to look at the latest cat memes! Book in to attend our workshop to help tackle procrastination and build a toolkit to help you to be more efficient and effective. Don’t put it off – do it now!
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So where did that idea come from then?
This session is not a master class in referencing. Whilst referencing is important and will be mentioned, using the ideas of others appropriately is a fundamental academic skill that all students need to develop. Join us to for a range of tutor tips and ideas.
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Confidently using other people's ideas
Find out how to understand, deconstruct and articulate other people’s ideas, and how to effectively use them in your own assignments.
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Managing your time better
Take control and change the way you approach your studies with this interactive workshop on effective time management.
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Critical thinking and writing (Advanced)
Get logical with your critical thinking. Learn how to dissect and map an argument and use it to improve your critical writing skills.
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Critical thinking and writing (Intermediate)
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.
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