Resources for Students
Learning to Read (And Remember What You Have Read) - Seven Foolproof Strategies
Of course, you already
know how to read, no matter what your preferred
reading material is. If you remember what you read
this semester when you take your final exams, in two
or three years' time, is, however, an entirely
different matter. A good memory for details is not
genetic or a matter of talent. The following
strategies will help you remember more easily what you
have read.
Free E-Book or Expensive Critical Edition? Why You Should Even Bother
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Getting Started On Your Term Paper
Writing a paper is
not about your feelings about the text. Neither are you to
demonstrate your reading skills by concocting a summary
from the books and articles written by others. A paper is
supposed to teach you the tools of the trade of academic
work - this can be a daunting task. Where do you
start?
Presenting in Class
In some course
types, such as seminars, we will ask you to introduce a
text, an aspect, a theory, or a problem in the form of a
presentation, either alone or in a team. Although it can
be quite refreshing when someone else stands in front of a
class, evaluations show that student presentations are
often perceived as boring or unhelpful. Need tips for your
next presentation?
Useful Links for Students of English
A list of links
ranging from research to teaching, but also covering the
basics of student life - deadlines, exam regulations,
grants.
