Volume 33 Issue 02 - 26 February 2021

StudySkills@TheLibrary

Good study habits are not just a skill for senior students. Creating a pattern of regular and efficient study starts from your first class in Year 7 and carries throught to Year 12 and beyond.

Dashboard-Library-Research guides

There is a vast and varied network of support when building and practising efficient study skills. Making concise study notes at the end of each topic, and build a realistic timetable or organiser to make the most of your time. Keeping your parents/carers in the loop; they can't be understanding if they aren't aware of your workload and assessments. Your teachers are a great source of information: if you need clarification on the task or lesson content, they can't help you if you don't approach them for help.

The library is a great destination when you need assistance. The staff are available to help you locate material, clarify or check your referencing, or for any other queries.

The library receive your assessment tasks as they are finalised, allowing the library staff time to create Libguides (research guides) for each of your tasks. These are guides to help you get started on your assessment tasks and the link to these guides can be found on the Library page on the College Dashboard. The feedback the library receive regarding the Libguides is that they are very helpful in providing a springboard into the task. The guides may contain Database suggestions, some titles in the library collection, videos, podcasts, journal articles etc.

Please take advantage of the support networks available to you. We are equally invested in you achieving your very best.

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