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Japanese Studies: Training and support

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

My Learning Essentials is the Library’s programme of skills support, including both online resources and face-to-face workshops which will aid you in your personal and professional development.

Our workshops offer a relaxed group environment where you can try out new strategies for yourself while learning from and with peers.

The online resources cover everything from academic writing, how to reference and critical analysis to managing your procrastination, presentation skills and writing a CV.

You can access them through the Library website from wherever you are, whenever you need to!

Training and skills support

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Workshops

Face to face interactive workshops on a broad range of topics to support your personal and academic development.

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Online resources

Help and guidance on everything you might need to know during your studies.

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If you have any questions about our training and skills support you can book on a Library drop-in and access Library Chat.

 

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Academic writing

This guide links to all writing support provided by the Library including workshops, interactive guides, and strategies to help you overcome challenges such as structuring your writing and incorporating references. There is also information about organising one to one feedback on your writing with our Royal Literary Fellow.

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Referencing

Understanding how to reference is a key academic skill in your studies and research at Universty. The Library provides support including face to face workshops, and interactive guides, answering your questions about referencing and referencing software such as EndNote.

 

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Searching for information

Searching for and finding relevant information is a key research skill. Our set of resources will take you through the searching process from start to finish and help you to find the high quality sources for use in your work.

Latest workshops

  • Planning and organising your time effectively (on campus)This link opens in a new windowJan 22, 2025
    Today, 10:00 - 11:30: In this workshop we will consider strategies and tools to help you stay focused on your academic work, despite the many other demands on your time. We will discuss how to effectively manage projects so that we work realistically within the time available to us, and discuss different strategies for prioritising tasks and commitments. You will work with others to discuss common challenges faced when trying to manage your time and will have the opportunity to work on developing an approach to time management that suits your needs and preferences. *Booking on* Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place. *Further support* Talk to us online via Library Chat [https://manchester-uk.libanswers.com] now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com [mailto:tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com].
  • Library drop-in (on campus)This link opens in a new windowJan 22, 2025
    Today, 12:00 - 13:00: Ask us any questions on using the Library's resources or services. Whether it's an IT issue you need solving or where to find support with referencing, essay writing or doing a literature review. This assessment period, we'll be providing guidance on tried and tested approaches to revision and strategies to get you through your assessments. Our Library drop-in gives you the opportunity to speak to a friendly member of the Library and Student Team to get support and guidance. Drop-ins are open to all University of Manchester students, researchers and staff. In peak times you may need to wait, support and advice will be provided as quickly as possible. You can join the drop-in at any time during the session! *Booking on* We encourage booking onto the event and participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops or tablets to the Library drop-in. If you don't have access to a device, there is equipment to borrow. *Further support* Talk to us online via Library Chat [https://manchester-uk.libanswers.com] now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com [mailto:tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com].
  • Critical reading: Making connections while you read (on campus)This link opens in a new windowJan 22, 2025
    Today, 14:00 - 15:30: In this session, you will learn about what it means to read critically in the context of your studies. You will practice critical reading strategies and learn how to extract key information. You will make connections between sources and develop your analytical and evaluative skills, so that you will be able to select the most useful sources for your purpose. Youll also discover tips on how to aid comprehension and note-taking. Finally, you will reflect on your critical reading skills and how to apply them in future. *Booking on* Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place. *Further support* Talk to us online via Library Chat [https://manchester-uk.libanswers.com] now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com [mailto:tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com].
  • This link opens in a new windowJan 22, 2025
    Tomorrow, 12:00 - 13:00: Curious about GenAI, LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Suite Software or any other tech you can use to aid your learning? The Library is organising regular Digital Skills Caf? (on campus) sessions, where you can come, grab some refreshments and have a go at testing out AI tools and other technologies. We have a list of interesting apps and frameworks to help you think through the ways in which you could use these tools to support your studies. *Booking on* You are welcome to book on or just drop in for any portion of the caf?! *Further support* Talk to us online via Library Chat [https://manchester-uk.libanswers.com] now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com [mailto:tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com].
  • Academic writing: how to plan and develop a structure through analysis (on campus)This link opens in a new windowJan 22, 2025
    Tomorrow, 14:00 - 15:30: This session focuses on the development of ideas and the creation of connections between ideas and sources to produce a strong structure for written assignments. It works through a method of breaking down the question as an approach to planning a structured response. There will be the opportunity to work in groups to practise this, creating a response to a choice of assignments. *Booking on* Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place. *Further support* Talk to us online via Library Chat [https://manchester-uk.libanswers.com] now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com [mailto:tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com].
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