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The University Cheat Sheet



To cheat or to repeat?



A good starting place



Approaching Assessments



A useful step by step guide





Instead of the standard academic suggestions offered by many institutions, let's take a deeper look and understand assessment and how to approach assessment tasks.


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Academic Language and Writing



What vocabulary is needed and why it's important





How to ensure your writing fits within the conventions necessary for university along with making an explicit focus upon discipline specific vocabulary.


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Referencing 101



The good, the bad and the ugly





Referencing is often considered by many to be one of the most challenging aspects of tranisitioning into university education. However, it needn't be so difficult and importantly, it's also the easiest marks.


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Understanding task words



How to use task words for your assessments and examinations





Why tasks words matter and how to understand the differences between outline, explain, justify and rationale. And what these words mean for your assessments and examinations.


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Undergraduate vs Postgraduate



Is there actually a difference?





Starting out, continuing your studies or embarking on ongoing postgraduate education? What are some things you need to consider for each aspect of the tertiary educational system?


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The Student Charter



Unsure what you can do? Unsure where to look?





Whilst this will inevitably vary between institutions, some general advice and commentary is offered to ensure you know your responsibilities and your rights as a student.


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Academic Stress and Time Management



Some thoughts and some literature to consider





Stress affects all of us differently, but some thoughts and ideas are offered to help you manage your time whilst at university.


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