Additional Support
There is a wide range of support available to you to assist you with your studies. For example:
UEL Study skills module
Your Level 1 study skills module has been designed to ensure that you are taught and have the opportunity to practice and develop skills necessary for academic learning in Higher Education, employability in preparation for careers after leaving university and research. The module will be subject-specific (e.g. Skills for Business, Skills for Academic Learning in Law) and will give you an opportunity to self-reflect and learn new skills.
UEL Skills Portal
You can access a range of learning materials, support and information via the UEL Skills Portal, which has been designed to act as a single gateway to a whole range of skills support that will help you progress through your studies. From tips on academic writing, using IT, to guidance on time management and exam revision - all of the resources in the UEL Skills Portal have been designed to support your learning and achievement. Many of the links take you to resources created at UEL, though others direct you to helpful external sites. Visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/skills/
UEL Write it Right
For guidance and exercises on every stage of writing academic essays, access Write it Right by visiting: http://writeitright.uelconnect.org.uk/
UEL Info Skills
This is an award winning online resource which guides undergraduates through researching their first assignment, with emphasis on identifying, finding and evaluating information and referencing. Visit: http://infoskills.uelconnect.org.uk/
UEL Library and Learning Services
Access a range of support to help you with your studies via the LLS webpages: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/ including the Ask-A-Librarian feature: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/support/askalibrarian/ and Endnote tutorials: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/support/tutorials/
The European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
UEL offers students the opportunity to gain the ECDL, which is a qualification designed to improve your basic IT skills, helping you with your coursework and with getting a job. The course includes modules such as Word Processing Software, Spreadsheets Software and Presentation and the effective use of PowerPoint. Visit: https://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/ecdl/
Disability and Dyslexia unit
UEL has a specialist service to support students with disabilities or dyslexia. You can find out more about the service by visiting: http://www.uel.ac.uk/disability/disabilityservice.htm (disability) or http://www.uel.ac.uk/disability/dyslexiaservice.htm (for dyslexia). You can contact the unit by visiting them or telephoning 020 8223 7611 Monday-Friday.
The Writing Centre
Students studying in the School of Arts and Digital Industries can access UEL’s Writing Centre, which offers individual tutorials on a range of topics including essay and dissertation structuring, grammar, punctuation and critical thinking. Visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/adi/writing/
The Language Centre
International students studying at UEL can access the Language Centre’s English courses designed to help you improve your academic English, including writing, reading and academic presentation skills as well as grammar and vocabulary. Visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/elc/
John Smiths Bookshop
There is a range of books on academic writing, referencing and other topics at the campus bookshop at both Docklands and Stratford. New undergraduates are entitled to a free study skills book, and one free textbook for every module you study. You can use your UEL Bursary Card to purchase books, Oyster card top-ups, laptops and much more. Drop into the shop in Docklands or Stratford or email: bursarycarduel@johnsmith.co.ukAccess Service Forms
- Introductory ICT Workshop (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Accessing Skills for Higher Education (ASHE)
- Ask a Skillzone Adviser
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