The Study Advice team will be running webinars throughout the Autumn term to support you with all aspects of your study. From planning your assignment to developing your critical thinking skills, these friendly webinars are designed for you to get some tips from the experts and put your studies on track for success.
After attending a webinar, you may also want to book a 1-2-1 session with a Study Adviser to discuss a particular assessment or issue in more depth. Appointments can be booked by completing this simple online form.
For those that prefer online resources, we have a suite of video tutorials and study guides covering all aspects of study on our Study Advice pages.
Our webinars and workshops count for the training component of your RED Award
Please ensure you are logged in to your student account before booking
For booking issues please email: studyadvice@reading.ac.uk
Our webinars are 1 hour with an extra 30 minutes at the end set aside for questions.
| Week | Date | Topic | Details | Link to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
Wednesday, 11 October 12:00 - 13:00 |
Stepping up: Moving up to second and third year | This webinar is designed to help second- and third-year students take the next step in their degrees. What new challenges will you face this year? How will you overcome them? What have you learned so far that will help you continue progressing? | Book |
| 3 |
Wednesday, 11 October 14:00 - 15:00 |
New to university? Preparing for success | This webinar will provide advice and practical tips on how to get ready for University life, including how to manage your time, participate actively and get the most out of your course. | Book |
| 4 |
Wednesday, 18 October 12:00 - 13:00 |
Managing your reading and note making | This webinar focuses on tips for active reading and note making, so that you can keep track of your sources, use evidence effectively, and make the most of your own ideas; these strategies will help you prepare for the writing stage of your assignments. | Book |
| 4 |
Wednesday, 18 October 14:00 - 15:00 |
Planning your assignment | In this webinar, we will consider how you can improve the way you plan your assignments, including identifying your argument or position; refining your structure; and selecting your evidence. | Book |
| 5 |
Wednesday, 25 October 14:00 - 15:00 |
Developing your academic writing | This webinar explores how to develop ideas into well-formed paragraphs, including how to support your arguments with appropriate use of evidence in academic writing. We will break down the key features of good paragraphing, which you can then use to structure and improve your own writing. | Book |
| 5 |
Wednesday, 25 October 14:00 - 15:00 |
Writing at Masters and postgraduate level | This webinar focuses on the requirements of writing at Masters and Postgraduate level. In particular, we will think about how to develop your critical writing and construct convincing arguments. | Book |
| 7 |
Wednesday, 8 November 12:00 - 13:00 |
Academic integrity and avoiding unintentional plagiarism | This webinar will review the key principles of academic integrity and some common mistakes that may lead to poor academic practice. We will then explore strategies you can use to improve the academic integrity of your work and avoid unintentional plagiarism. | Book |
| 7 |
Wednesday, 8 November 14:00 - 15:00 |
Working with AI | Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly evolving technology that is becoming increasingly commonplace in work and study. Whilst it can be a helpful tool, there can also be significant ethical implications, as well as other potential pitfalls related to its use. In this webinar we will discuss the underlying technology of chat AI, its potential shortcomings, as well as how to use AI ethically and safely. | Book |
| 8 |
Wednesday, 15 November 12:00 - 13:00 |
Reflective practice and writing |
Reflection is a key skill for success at university and beyond. In this webinar, we will examine what it means to be reflective: how to analyse and evaluate our work and use feedback from a range of sources, and how to translate reflective practice to reflective writing. |
Book |
| 8 |
Wednesday, 15 November 14:00 - 15:00 |
Principles of report writing | This webinar aims to help you approach with confidence your report assignments. We will examine the key features of report structure and writing style, key differences from the ‘traditional’ essay, and how report elements may differ among various disciplines. | Book |
| 9 |
Wednesday, 22 November 14:00 - 15:00 |
What is critical thinking? | Critical thinking is an important element of university study. In this webinar, we will explore the notion of critical thinking and identify key strategies for becoming a critical thinker. | Book |
| 10 |
Wednesday, 29 November 14:00 - 15:00 |
Preparing for your dissertation | In this webinar, we will look at how you can begin your dissertation project. This will include identifying the core theme and question of your dissertation, building a general dissertation structure and turning this into an organised plan/timeline. | Book |
| 11 |
Wednesday, 6 December 14:00 - 15:00 |
Take back control of your studies | So you’re a term in and perhaps your studies haven’t quite gone as planned. This webinar will give you the space to consider what you want to improve and offer you some tips to get back on track in preparation for the term ahead. | Book |