Our academic skills workshops are open to all students in the Keele community. They follow your academic journey in each semester and provide an opportunity to develop your approach to university learning in an informal group setting.
You can learn more about each session and register your place on the workshops using the Keele App or via the links in the drop-down tabs below.
Click on the tab below to learn more about each workshop, view dates, and register your place.
Preparing for study
This initial block of workshops will help you to prepare for your academic work here at Keele University. Each session will provide you with supportive tools and guidance to make the most out of your time, lectures, practical sessions, and more.
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Managing your Time and Workload | 2 October 2024, 1:00-2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
3 October 2024, 4:00-5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Effective Notetaking | 9 October 2024, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
10 October 2024, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Academic Integrity |
16 October 2024, |
17 October 2024, 4:00-5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Using Generative Artificial Intelligence for your Studies | 14 October 2024, 1:00-2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
18 October 2024, 10:00-11:30am Register for online workshop |
Preparing for assessments
"What does 'discuss' mean?" "How about 'critically analyse'?" "How many references should I list?" "I keep being told my work is too descriptive!"
This block of workshops will help you to understand and prepare for your assessments, read and use academic literature effectively, and build evidence into your work through referencing and paraphrasing.
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Assessment Questions and Briefs | 23 October 2024, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
24 October 2024, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Reading Academic Literature | 30 October 2024, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
31 October 2024, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| References and Paraphrasing |
6 November 2024, |
7 November 2024, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Revision and Exam Preparation |
18 December 2024, |
19 December 2024, 10:30am-12pm Register for online workshop |
Producing assessments
This block of workshops is designed to help you plan the structure of your assignments and paragraphs more effectively, understand and use feedback, and apply time-saving tricks to ensure you edit and proofread more fully.
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Writing with Clarity: Grammar and Punctuation | 13 November 2024, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
14 November 2024, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Planning Assessments | 20 November 2024, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
21 November 2024, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Reflective Writing | 27 November 2024, 10:30am-12pm Register for in-person workshop |
28 November 2024, |
| Structuring Paragraphs in Assessments | 27 November 2024, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
28 November 2024, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Editing and Proofreading Assessments | 4 December 2024, 1:00-2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
5 December 2024, 4:00-5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Understanding Assessment Feedback | 11 December 2024, 1:00-2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
12 December 2024, |
Dissertations and Final-Year projects
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Dissertations and Final-Year Projects | 18 December 2024, 1:00-2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
19 December 2024, 4:00-5:30pm Register for online workshop |