Study skills
Key skills and resources
Referencing
Guides to referencing standards in use at UWE Bristol and links to some useful referencing tools.
Reading and writing
Improve your academic literacy, English language skills, and learn about plagiarism and copyright.
Research skills
Online advice and tutorials to help you develop your research skills.
Online learning
Advice and guidance on how to make the most of studying online.
English language
Find out about English language and grammar support for students at UWE Bristol
Prepare for assessments
Advice to help you prepare for assignments and exams.
Time management
Guidance to help you manage your time effectively and sort out your priorities.
Mathematics and statistics
Resources that will develop your skills in mathematics, statistics and numeracy.
Presenting and working with others
Advice on preparing presentations and working on group projects.
IT skills
IT, software and programming skills, including online tutorials.
Preparing for study
Online tutorials and advice to help you prepare for academic study at UWE Bristol.
College workbooks
Tailored online library workbooks for your subject or your college.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) guides
Generative AI study skills guide
- Find out what generative AI is
- How it works
- Permitted use of generative AI
- Ethical considerations
- Strengths of generative AI
- Key limitations
Using generative AI at UWE Bristol
- Guidance on using generative AI
- How to reference using generative AI
- Good practice
- Different scenarios for AI use
Library study skills support
There are a number of ways you can get support from the library, such as talking to us at helpdesks, using our online chat service, booking 1:1s or attending workshops.
Library study skills supportStudy skills events
Tue 21 May 2024, 10:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
Online
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
Thu 23 May 2024, 11:00
How to use generative AI at university
Online
This session aims to get you thinking about how to use generative AI at university and the ethical considerations.
Thu 23 May 2024, 14:00
Reading and writing café
Online
Do you feel like you have lots of reading or writing to do? This café is a welcoming and supportive space for you to meet library staff and other students and dedicate quiet, focussed time to your studies.
Wed 29 May 2024, 14:00
How to plan and structure your writing
Online
This workshop looks at what written assignments are asking you to do, and how to go about planning and structuring an assignment.
Thu 30 May 2024, 10:00
Tenses in academic writing
Online
This workshop focuses on the three most common verb tenses in written academic English and when they are used. You will have the opportunity to practise using these tenses.
Mon 03 June 2024, 14:00
How to get started with critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.
Wed 05 June 2024, 10:00
Research clinics for Postgraduates
3D41 (PAL Zone), Frenchay Campus Library
This research clinic is aimed at postgraduates in Business and related subjects and Law.
Wed 05 June 2024, 13:00
Research clinics for Postgraduates
Online
This research clinic is aimed at postgraduates in Business and related subjects and Law.
Thu 06 June 2024, 14:00
How to improve your critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
Wed 12 June 2024, 13:00
Reading and writing café
Online
Do you feel like you have lots of reading or writing to do? This café is a welcoming and supportive space for you to meet library staff and other students and dedicate quiet, focussed time to your studies.
Fri 14 June 2024, 10:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
2D09, Glenside Campus Library
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
Tue 18 June 2024, 10:00
How to improve your critical writing
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
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