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Study Skills Hub

Study skills hub imageOur Cranfield Study Skills Hub can help you develop the key skills you need to study and learn effectively.

Study skills are approaches applied to learning and are useful for everyone, whatever your focus or level of study. You can find out more about why study skills are important and how they prepare you for your future career.

We have curated top tips and tools on the Hub that you can dip into at any time. It is available on Canvas and all current students are automatically enrolled. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the content on the Study Skills Hub and make use of the support available when you need it. If you have any questions about the content, or if you need any further support, please email us.

The topics covered are:

Academic language support

Assessment and assignments

  • Exam techniques and tips
  • Assignment techniques and tips
  • Understanding rubrics
  • Engaging with feedback

Effective communication and collaboration

  • Presentations
  • Analysing and presenting data
  • Working in a group
  • Remote study
  • Networking

Personal development and practice

  • Emotional intelligence
  • Stress management and resilience
  • Time management
  • Independent study
  • Using social media / public communication
  • Reflective practice
  • Digital capability

Reading and research

  • Literature searching
  • Conducting a literature review
  • Text and data mining
  • Effective reading
  • Research methods
  • Survey design and analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Statistics
  • Reference management
  • How to avoid plagiarism

Writing essentials

  • Academic writing
  • Effective note-taking