Academia with Anna

27/11/2016

Stuck for ideas for Christmas presents for the students in your life? Here are my top picks for gifts for the studious, at a range of budgets. What would you like in your bluestocking?
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23/11/2016

What can you do to improve your writing? I ran a workshop on revising and editing your work this week. This video on paragraphs is one which I frequently share with students. Remember SEE - Statement (message), Explanation (evidence), Evaluation (so what?). https://vimeo.com/44666462

A submission to the LearnHigher Animation Challenge, this video explains why it is so important to write in well-constructed paragraphs.

12/11/2016

I've discovered a new word, 'disemvowelling'. To learn how to 'disemvowel', check out my latest blog post on note taking. https://academiawithanna.wordpress.com/2016/11/12/notes-spoken-word/

Effective note taking, top tips, common abbreviations and ‘disemvowelling’.

01/11/2016

I have completed 8 Pomodoros of editing today. There will be a blog post on using the Pomodoro technique for studying soon, in the interim, here's a link with an introduction to how it works. http://pomodorotechnique.com/

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26/10/2016

Blog post about the FREE drop-in session this Saturday, 29th October. Bring your study problems along, let me help you with that half-term homework...

If you are struggling with an assignment, want feedback on a draft, or need help with any aspect of studying, come along for a free consultation or just a chat to see how I might be able to help yo…

21/10/2016

Half term or reading week coming up? Some tips for a strategic approach to the reading pile.

You’re in the library, all the books on your reading list are available and you have them in a big stack on your desk. But you don’t want to carry them all home with you. What strategie…

15/10/2016

The Pareto Principle: a top tip for effective use of your time: https://academiawithanna.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/pareto/

The Pareto Principle (or the 80/20 rule) is based on the findings that 80% of the results come from 20% of the effort you put in. Don’t just ‘work smart’, work smart on the right things. For exampl…

09/10/2016

Do you use mind maps? Here's a basic introduction (in a mind map!), lots of ideas about when to use them and a link to more info. https://academiawithanna.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/mindmaps/

Experimenting with mind maps can be a great way to get something down on paper.

09/10/2016

Key pointers for planning essays...

Answer the question; work backwards from your deadline; start with what you know…

08/10/2016

OK folks, so here it is, the page linked to my new endeavour at offering study skills for success in Mirfield and online. I have invited a few of my friends to like the page, you are top of the list if you are based near Mirfield, have posted about studying, or because I just think you might have encouraging/useful things to say. So here's the website, any ideas, comments, questions welcome. Oh, and if you know anyone who might be interested in my help, please share! https://academiawithanna.wordpress.com/

Developing study skills for success