Assignment Success
A range of resources from staff and students, particularly showing examples of well-produced work. Look for the topic that's most useful for you.
Research
Read smarter not longer (Powerpoint)
Critical Analysis
How can I criticise the experts? (Powerpoint)
A deeper look into Critical Analysis (Word)
MSc repatriation essay (Word)
MSc repatriation essay - answers (PDF)
An example of critical analysis in essay writing (Powerpoint)
Summarising others' ideas - activity (PDF)
Strategies for critical thinking (PDF)
Criteria for evaluating writing critically (PDF)
Are you a more critical thinker that you realise - activity (PDF)
What is critical writing (Powerpoint)
Referencing
MSc essay extract for referencing (Word)
MSc essay extract for referencing - answers (PDF)
MSc essay extract for referencing 2 (Word)
MSc essay extract for referencing 2 - answers (PDF)
Plagiarism (Powerpoint)
Test your referencing 2 - bibliography (Word)
Test your referencing 1 (Word)
Test your referencing 1 - answers (Word)
Test your referencing 2 (Word)
Test your referencing 2 - answers (Word)
Why reference and how to do it (Powerpoint)
Essay Structure
Sample MBA assignment distinction grade (Word)
Sample MBA assignment - structure explained (Word)
Sample MSc essay (Word)
MSc Essay structure explained (Powerpoint)
Sample UG essay (Word)
UG Scientific Management essay - ELS commentary (Word)
Structure your essay (PDF)
Analysing the Question
What do tutors look for in written assignments? (Powerpoint)
MBA collated intro plus tutor's comments (Word)
MSc example - analysing the question (Powerpoint)
MSc sample introduction 1 (Word)
UG sample essay introductions (Word)
Note-making (the bridge from reading to writing)
Note-taking from Lectures (PDF)
Note-taking from written sources (PDF)