Workshop: The Writing Process: Getting Started – 14th May 2019

(PGT) The Writing Process: Getting Started

• Tuesday 14th May 2019 @ 10:00 – 13:00

For many students, starting to write is one of the most challenging aspects of doing a dissertation. How do you know whether you are ready to write? How do you overcome the sense of paralysis or overwhelm that often accompanies the early stages of the writing process? This workshop provides tools and tips for how to get started; for generating, focusing, targeting and structuring material; and for developing a first draft. All of these will be put into practice through the development of a short text.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

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Online Workshop: Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips – 17th April 2019

(PGT – Online) Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips

• Wednesday 17th April 2019 @ 15:10-16:00 (UK Time)

This on-line workshop will be an hour session focusing on how to manage your exams by improving your exam technique.

The pre-course work prompts will be used within the class.  The class may cover exam preparation and participation; i.e. how to cope with stress, practising your exam technique and a review of exam strategies.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

Online Workshop: Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips – 4th December 2018

(PGT – Online) Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips

• Tuesday 04th December 2018 @ 12:00-13:00 (UK Time)

This on-line workshop will be an hour session focusing on how to manage your exams by improving your exam technique.

The pre-course work prompts will be used within the class.  The class may cover exam preparation and participation; i.e. how to cope with stress, practising your exam technique and a review of exam strategies.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

Online Workshop: Pre-arrival: Getting Ready for your Studies – 04th September 2018

(PGT – Online) Pre-arrival: Getting Ready for your Studies

• Tuesday 04th September 2018 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Starting a Masters programme can be an exciting but stressful time, there will be lots of new things and you’ll have to fit a lot of challenging work around your other commitments. This friendly online, interactive workshop will signpost some of the key points to getting a good start in your studies.

Depending on participants’ priorities, this could include:

• Differences between undergraduate and postgraduate learning environment
• Academic expectations
• Getting the most out of your course

Participants are encouraged to ask questions and raise issues they would like to discuss during the workshop.

This is a general workshop designed to signpost participants to starting their masters studies. It will not be an in-depth workshop on any particular topic(s). The IAD (and some programmes) provide detailed workshops on study-related topics later in the semester.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

Rescheduled Workshop: The Writing Process: Getting Started – 25th May 2018

(PGT) The Writing Process: Getting Started

• Friday 25th May 2018 @ 09:30 – 12:30

For many students, starting to write is one of the most challenging aspects of doing a dissertation. How do you know whether you are ready to write? How do you overcome the sense of paralysis or overwhelm that often accompanies the early stages of the writing process? This workshop provides tools and tips for how to get started; for generating, focusing, targeting and structuring material; and for developing a first draft. All of these will be put into practice through the development of a short text.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

Online Workshop – Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips -18th April 2018

(PGT – Online) Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips

• Wednesday 18th April 2018@ 17:00-18:00 (UK Time)

This on-line workshop will be an hour session focusing on how to manage your exams by improving your exam technique.

The pre-course work prompts will be used within the class.  The class may cover exam preparation and participation; i.e. how to cope with stress, practising your exam technique and a review of exam strategies.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

To find out more and to book a place, please click the following link:

http://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/taught/courses-events/open-workshops

Exam Tips for Postgraduate Students

Some programmes of study may have exams while others may not.

Exams at taught postgraduate level are an opportunity to demonstrate your insight, knowledge and mastery of your subject. While exams can be daunting, with proper preparation many students come to view exams as enjoyable: exams become an opportunity to consolidate their learning experience.

For exams you may want to consider:

• Planning and revision
• Revision techniques
• Strategies for sitting your exams

The Institute for Academic Development has a web page which focuses on exam preparation. The page includes useful resources, planners, revision techniques, and strategies for sitting your exams.

To find out more, visit the Effective Exams page on: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/taught/learning-resources/exams

Online workshop – Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips – 30 November 2017

(PGT – Online) Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips

• Thursday 30th November 2017 @ 12:00-13:00

This on-line workshop will be focusing on how to manage your exams by improving your exam technique.

The session will focus on issues raised by participants and so could cover, for example, exam preparation and participation; i.e. how to cope with stress, practising your exam technique and a review of exam strategies.

To find out more and to book a place, please click the following link:

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/taught/courses-events/open-workshops

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

Online Workshop-Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips -19th April 2017

(PGT – Online) Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips

• Wednesday 19th April 2017@ 19:00-20:00 (UK Time)

This on-line workshop will be an hour session focusing on how to manage your exams by improving your exam technique.

The pre-course work prompts will be used within the class.  The class may cover exam preparation and participation; i.e. how to cope with stress, practising your exam technique and a review of exam strategies.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

To find out more and to book a place, please click the following link:

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/taught/courses-events/open-workshops

Online Workshop- Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips – 1st December 2016

(PGT-Online) Managing Your Exams: Strategies and Tips

• Thursday 1st December 2016 @ 10:00-11:00

This on-line workshop will be an hour session focusing on how to manage your exams by improving your exam technique.

The pre-course work prompts will be used within the class.  The class may cover exam preparation and participation; i.e. how to cope with stress, practicing your exam technique and a review of exam strategies.

This session is suitable for any taught postgraduate student who wants to improve their exam technique.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

 To find out more and to book a place, please click the following link:

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/taught/courses-events/open-workshops