Skills for success

Finding and evaluating information

Knowing the best way to find out about your subject will enable you to research more efficiently. Being able to research effectively involves using many different search techniques and tools, such as Library OneSearch, individual databases and eBooks.

Presentation skills

At some point you will be expected to present information to other people. Being able to present information verbally is a vital skill for employability. Discover some tools, techniques and tips to help you approach delivering presentations.

Time management

Effective time management is the key to success at University. Our resources will help you to plan, prioritise and organise activities to ensure that you make the most of your time.

Revision and exam techniques

Exams are an excellent opportunity for you to showcase the knowledge and skills you have developed on your course. Set yourself up for success with our guides on revision and exam techniques.

Note taking and mind mapping

The ability to capture information effectively is important when studying. Our resources will help you to develop your note taking and mind mapping skills to ensure that you get the most out of your lectures, reading and study time.

Critical reading

At university there is an emphasis on developing a critical approach to your reading. Use our resources to develop your reading techniques so that you can get the most out of your academic reading.

Academic writing

Academic writing is the type of writing you are expected to use for assignments and assessment whilst you are at university. It is important to view this type of writing as a process; a series of stages you need to go through, to enable you as a student to develop the levels of knowledge and understanding required to achieve at the highest levels in your degree.

Maths

The following resources will help you to assess and develop your understanding of basic numeracy, maths and statistical skills. All the resources below have been quality checked by NTU. They have been selected to meet the needs of most students but please talk to your Personal Tutor if you have any concerns about your particular needs.

Statistics

The following resources will help you to assess and develop your understanding of basic numeracy, maths and statistical skills. All the resources below have been quality checked by NTU. They have been selected to meet the needs of most students but please talk to your Personal Tutor if you have any concerns about your particular needs.

Referencing

Referencing is required across all disciplines to provide evidence of the breadth of your research, and may be included in your assessment criteria. There are a number of methods of citing and referencing sources used at NTU. You should follow any guidance given to you in your course or module handbooks for the preferred style for your particular course.

Copyright and plagiarism

Copyright is one of a group of legal rights known collectively as intellectual property rights. All members of NTU are bound to abide by UK law and copyright is no exception. It is a complex area of law and applies to the vast majority of materials used and created by members of NTU. These resources aim to provide an introduction to the areas of copyright that have most impact on NTU and to help you avoid copyright infringement. However, please note that the information in these pages should not be construed as formal legal advice.

Microsoft Office

NTU provides access to Office 365 for all your communication needs. Office 365 is web-based so you can use it wherever you are. This includes access to Outlook and Calendar as well as the full suite of Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

NOW and Additional Support

The NTU Online Workspace (NOW) offers resources and information to support your studies, and enables you to organise all aspects of your academic life at NTU. You can access a range of eLearning tools that foster collaboration with lecturers and fellow classmates. NOW is accessible on or off campus, 24 hours a day.

Subject Guides

Interactive tutorials outlining key online databases.