Study skills
Study development resources, tutorials and workshops
Find study skills resources, get help in a 1 to 1 online tutorial, or attend one of our Study for Success workshops.
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Self-help resources
From writing clearly to using evidence effectively, our self-help resources are here to support you with academic writing. Find resources on our Study Success page.
For a full reading list on study skills, see the Study development reading list.
Book a tutorial
You can access tutorials tailored to your learning needs and goals, and Study Development will work with you on a learning plan appropriate for you.
In your tutorial, a Study Development tutor will help you with your academic work. You can work with us at any stage of your assignment, from receiving a brief to final proof reading.
We can help you:
- Improve your study strategies
- Reflect on your planning process
- Develop your academic writing skills.
For tutorials Monday to Friday book a tutorial with Tim.
For tutorials Monday to Friday (including Tuesday and Thursday evenings) book a tutorial with Di.
We can also help you develop your maths skills. For maths tutorials on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays book a maths tutorial with Scarlet.
Book a maths tutorial with Scarlet
Attend a workshop or Study Retreat
Our Study Development workshops are open to all students.
In the autumn term, they will cover core skills: Active Reading, Critical Writing, and Time Management. We also offer maths workshops. Each workshop will run in-person and online.
If you can't make a workshop, come along to one of our weekly study retreats.
Study workshops
| Workshop name | Description | In person session | Online session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Reading | Learn how to read with purpose. Find a direction, take better notes, and read more efficiently. |
Tuesday 25 October Skell 127 |
Thursday 27 October Online |
| Critical Writing | Learn how to use sources in assignments. Critically analyse evidence and build an argument of your own. |
Tuesday 1 November Skell 127 |
Thursday 3 November Online |
| Time Management | Keep on top of your workload. Manage your priorities and overcome procrastination. |
Tuesday 8 November Skell 127 |
Thursday 10 November Online |
Maths workshops
| Workshop name | Description | In person session | Online session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading scientific writing | Learn how to read a scientific article, how to tell if the science is reliable, and how to read statistical data. |
Monday 7 November Fountains 210 |
Friday 11 November Online |
| How to collect statistics and create a survey | Learn how to make a survey for your research project or dissertation. |
Monday 14 November Fountains 210 |
Friday 18 November Online |
| How to create and present statistics | Find out how to turn the data you've collected into statistics you can talk about. |
Monday 21 November Fountains 210 |
Friday 25 November Online |
Study Retreats
Weekly, Weeks 3 to 9
Wednesdays, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Our weekly study retreats are a space for structured work towards your own study goals. This could include reading, notetaking, writing an essay, working on a portfolio, preparing or planning a presentation. Whatever your priority is, we can help!
You can take part online or join us on campus in De Grey 016.
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Get in touch
If you have any questions or queries about our services, please email us at studydevelopment@yorksj.ac.uk.