Succeed@Tees Workshops Plus online content

Introduction to Student and Library Services

This session aims to introduce you to the help and support on offer through Student and Library Services. The workshop will cover:

• the resources and support from the Library
• the academic skills support on offer through the Library
• the services and support available through the Student Life Building
• the range of sports and activities on offer through Teesside Sport.

Critical Appraisal for Health Students: Qualitative

Are you a School of Health and Life Sciences student who would like more practice with critical appraisal?

This workshop will:

• provide a basic level introduction to appraising qualitative research papers
• use a model for appraising qualitative research (based on 4 aspects of trustworthiness)
• give you the chance to practise the technique on a sample article.

This workshop will only be of relevance if you have already attended a lecture on critical appraisal within the context of evidence-based practice.

Critical Thinking

This workshop covers:

• Develop your skills in critical thinking and argument
• Improve your ability to evaluate what you read
• Help you identify what is good evidence and research.

Dissertations from Design to Deadline

Our aim is to help you prepare for your dissertation or major project at Teesside University. The workshop and resources will help you identify:

• The key aspects of preparing for a dissertation or project
• Issues to consider in your planning
• Useful advice and tips.

How to Reference … Books

Are you unsure about how to write references using the Harvard style?

Starting with the most common item – books (print and ebook) this workshop will give you tips on how to create an accurate book reference.

This workshop is not subject specific and is suitable for any student who needs help with the basics of referencing.

Poster Presentations

If you have never designed a poster for a presentation before, this session can help you get started.

This practical, introductory workshop will cover the key principles of academic poster design including:

• structure
• content
• layout
• presentation.

Reflective Writing

This workshop covers:

• What reflection is and why it is valuable
• How to write in a reflective style
• How to integrate academic research into your reflective writing.

Structuring Your Assignment

This workshop covers:

• Identifying what the assessment criteria is asking you to do (being targeted/ generating ideas)
• Planning your argument (being in-depth/organising ideas)
• Structuring paragraphs, conclusions and introductions (bringing it all together).

Writing a Case Study

This workshop will give you hints and tips on:

• Structure
• Style
• Integrating theory and practice.

It is a generic workshop not tailored to a specific subject area. Students from any discipline are welcome.

Writing Concisely

Have you ever received feedback that you need to be more concise, or do you struggle to keep within your word count? The aim of this workshop is to enable you to put your points across more clearly.

Writing concisely covers:

• What to avoid
• Helpful tips
• Good practice.

Exams and How to Survive Them

Are exams something that worry you? Are you not sure where to start with your revision? If yes is the answer, this session is for you.

This workshop will cover:

• Tips on how to prepare for exams
• Revision techniques
• The practical steps you need to take when sitting exams.

It is a generic workshop not tailored to a specific subject area.