Revision & Exams: Exam Techniques

You can watch a recording the Revision & Exam Techniques Study Skills Workshop above.

Learn some useful techniques to help you with case study exams

Hints and tips on coping with case study/scenario questions in exams from Massey University

Useful tips on what to do when preparing for and taking Online Exams

Based on the work of expert Stella Cottrell, international bestselling author of The Study Skills Handbook, this interactive resource will help you hone and develop your study skills at your own pace. Each module has been carefully designed so you can assess your current proficiency, track your progress, become more confident and get the most out of your course.

1. Sitting an exam
2. Take control 
3. The day of the exam 
4. Selecting exam questions 
5. Creating a positive impression
6. Short-answer and technical questions 
7. Exam essays
8. Interpreting exam essay questions 
9. The importance of critical analysis
10. Avoid common mistakes
11. How do other students approach exams?
12. Frequently asked questions 
13. Practise short-answer questions
14. Skills assessment

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Some useful advice on coping with exams and the stress that comes with them. The materials are all produced by staff within BU.

A list of useful tips for writing answers during exams from Manchester University.