Before you start your research, you will need to think about what you are being asked to do and how you will approach your assignment. These videos will help you get started on your initial planning.

Understanding the question

Understanding the question workshop presented by Andrew Sinclair on 23 January 2025. Presented as part of the Effective writing at university level series.

(Duration: 31 minutes, 20 seconds)

Critical thinking and analysis

Critical thinking and analysis (asking the right questions and taking things apart) workshop presented by Mike Alsford on 9 January 2025. 

(Duration: 48 minutes, 02 seconds.)

What is critical thinking?

What is critical thinking workshop presented by Peter Kargbo on 20 September 2024.

(Duration: 52 minutes, 26 seconds)

Critical argument

Critical argument workshop presented by Mike Alsford on 24 June 2024. Presented as part of the Academic writing at postgraduate level series.

(Duration: 47 minutes, 52 seconds)

What is PICO?

(Duration: 3 minutes, 26 seconds.)

Reading is a critical part of your studies. You will be engaging with potentially complex sources and using them as part of your work. These videos will offer tips and strategies on how to get the best out of your reading.

Reading critically and interpreting the data: critical thinking for postgraduate doctoral researchers

Reading critically and interpreting the literature: critical reading for postgraduate doctoral researchers workshop presented by Andrew Sinclair on 18 November 2024. 

(Duration: 32 minutes, 27 seconds.)

Evaluating your source material

Evaluating your source material workshop delivered by David Bedford on 10 February 2022. Presented as part of the Developing your academic writing series.

(Duration: 63 minutes, 47 seconds.)

Writing a university assignment is likely to be different to any other form and style of writing you have produced. Watch these videos to learn the key requirements of good academic writing and enhance your own academic writing skills.

Beginning your writing

Beginning your writing workshop presented by Andrew Sinclair on 20 September 2024.

(Duration: 46 minutes, 22 seconds)