The Study Skills team are committed to enhancing student learning.
Study Skills Service
The Study Skills team provide advice and guidance on academic writing, study skills, maths and statistics and basic IT.
We deliver classes and one-to-one appointments and have a range of online resources on CampusMoodle:
Academic Writing
Many students feel that they would benefit from developing or enhancing their academic writing skills.
The Study Skills team offer advice on a range of academic writing topics, including
- Writing introductions and conclusions
- Incorporating evidence and using sources
- Structuring essays and reports
- Critical writing
- English language for academic purposes
Study Skills
Good study skills are key to academic success at university.
To develop independent learning, the tutor team provide advice on a range of study skills including
- Reading and note making techniques
- Revision and exam techniques
- Managing study time
- Presentation skills
Maths and Stats
The Study Skills service provides the opportunity for students to develop or enhance their maths, statistics and numeracy skills in relation to course content.
Topics covered include
- SPSS (statistical analysis software)
- Safe Medicate (safe drug calculation system)
- Engineering maths
IT Support
Study Skills offers advice and support to students seeking help or wishing to develop their skills in some of the most frequently used software packages at university, including
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
Get Support
There are a variety of ways for you to get support with your studies.
Workshops
A comprehensive series of academic skills workshops is offered through the Success Programme. Workshops cover academic writing, study skills, maths and stats, English for academic purposes and IT skills.
The workshops run during term time and are available to all RGU students.
Online Resources
There is a full range of self-access, online materials on the Study Skills CampusMoodle area
Appointments
Face-to-face, email and telephone appointments are available with specialist study skills tutors. Appointments are available for both on-campus and online learning students.
Face-to-face appointments are normally held in the meeting rooms beside the Student Life Hub on level 3 of the Ishbel Gordon Building.
Find out more
For more information, to arrange an appointment, or to book a place at a workshop visit the CampusMoodle page or get in touch:
- Contact us via ASKRGU
- Email: studyskills@rgu.ac.uk
- Visit: Student Life Hub, Level 3, Ishbel Gordon Building, Garthdee Campus