Learning at a university level requires enhanced critical thinking skills, as well as being able to hold a supported, substantive argument and critically analyse sources or data.

On this course, you’ll build the foundations of these skills, so that you can prepare yourself for the challenges of this new learning environment.

You’ll hear from university lecturers on what they value in students and get advice on the more difficult aspects of learning at university.

Eventually, you’ll receive a summary of key skills, which you’ll find useful to refer back to as you start your university journey.

What topics will you cover?

• Questioning in a university environment
• Links between independent study, revision and reading skills
• Developing writing skills which focus on persuading the reader/audience
• Textual analysis and how context affects the reading of a text
• Understanding the importance of data and its use in evidence-based argument
• Using and acknowledging the work of others through referencing

Harriet Jones

Dr Harriet Jones is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a National Teaching Fellow and Director of the PreUniversity Skills Programme

 

 

Who developed the course?

UEA (University of East Anglia)

The University of East Anglia is an internationally renowned university providing top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 15,000 students from over 100 countries around the globe.