Critical discussion on your Business or Law portfolio
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 04 March 2026
11:00 - 12:00 - Location
- Online: Microsoft Teams
- Contact
- Library askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This is a practical workshop focused on the format and content of the post-graduate critical discussion, with tips for preparation and strategies for success. It is strictly for postgraduates on either Business and related subjects and Law programmes where the critical discussion is an assessment requirement.
This workshop will take place online in Microsoft Teams – guidance on using Microsoft Teams is available. The workshop will have interactive elements and we recommend that, if possible, you use a laptop or PC. You may wish to use an additional mobile device or another tab in your browser for the interactive elements. You can access session materials beforehand from the Business and Law Learning Hub site.
Workshop objectives
By the end of this session, you will feel more confident about:
- The format and content of the critical discussion
- Being prepared for your assessment
- Making the most of your feedback
Registration and tickets
This is an online workshop. Please book a place to receive the "join the workshop" Teams link via e-mail.
The room will be open from 10 minutes before the session start time.
The session materials are on the Library Study Skills Workshops site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Most of our online events take place on Microsoft Teams. Follow this handy guide on accessibility tools within Microsoft Teams.
For further details on accessibility at UWE Bristol Library, check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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