Prepare for Success
Newsletter - Final Week 6
You are now prepared for success
Over the last 6 weeks your induction was extended and you were given a range of resources to help you to become a more efficient independent learner. This is the final week of our extended induction. Congratulations on getting to the half way point of the trimester.
Last week we looked at mindset and self-reflection. If you are in level 2 or upwards in a BEng, MEng or BSc degree (first year students do not have formal exams in their first trimester) or if you are studying for an MSc you will have formal examinations in May. It is time to turn our attention to exams.
“Yoga lessons from Joanna Radkowska”
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"My advice is, never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time.”
- Charles Dickens ‘David Copperfield’
Interests and Support
If you have not already done so, create an account in Future Learn. You should be starting the sixth and final week of the free online course Technical Report Writing for Engineers.
Revision and Exam Preparation
After watching the introductory video, select the Launch Activities button and locate the first set of activities. We revisit some earlier topics on revision. Download and complete the pdfs Effective Study Plan, Mindmapping and the Pomodoro Technique.
The second set of activities is on exam preparation. Watch the video and summarise the important points in your Prepare for Success Workbook.
Remaining Teaching Weeks
For the remaining teaching weeks we would encourage you to return to earlier parts of the workbook and also to explore the additional resources for ongoing self-improvement as a learner. These include goal setting and improving your memory.
Look out for new resources in Week 8 to help you to improve your sleep and link this to better learning.
Careers tip of the week
Creating a LinkedIn profile
• Overview: the value of LinkedIn for job search, career research and building a professional network.
• Highlight: key resources and LinkedIn profile review and feedback from GCU careers advisers
Assessment Regs Week Six Spotlight
How do I get a merit or a distinction added to my year of study?
Check your workbook to see in which section of the assessment regulations you will find the answer.
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“It always seems impossible until it's done.”
- Nelson Mandella
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“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.”
- Anonymous