#assignment tips

spend an hour doing a hobby you enjoy before leaping into your workload

this goes against much of what we read on keeping a good study schedule (aka get your work done before doing the fun stuff) but when you're stressed, it can be really hard getting into study mode when all you want to do is decompress

which is why allowing yourself an hour to do that thing you really want to do (NOT DOOMSCROLLING) can help you out in the long run. doing that thing you love will help calm your nerves and clear your head, making it easier to tackle your assignments.

Research Assignments || Books 📚

Read books. I’m constantly receiving the same feedback on my High Distinction assignments: ‘your use of books really enhanced your assignment.’ Any student can use an online journal or source, but if you’re going to take one tip one from me, it should be that using books makes you stand out. 

The library is not just there to be a nice quiet place to study. It’s full of resources that are of a different nature to articles, which, when used in conjunction with those other sources, are perfect to round out any research assignment. The law library has books on everything, I promise you you’ll find one that can help with your assignment. 

Knowing your personal learning style furthers your academic success. In the same way that each student has different interests and abilities, our ways of receipt, processing, and storing information differ. Embracing your unique learning styles can make studying easier and more pleasant rather than frustrating and overwhelming. Educational psychology defines learning styles in a few different…