Study and examination skills
Time management
Our time management resources will help you to plan and organise your activities to ensure you make the most of your time at university.
Finding and evaluating information
Our resources will help you research effectively using many different search techniques and tools, such as Library OneSearch, individual databases and eBooks.
Note taking and mind mapping
Our resources will help you to develop your notetaking and mind-mapping skills to ensure that you get the most out of your lectures, reading and study time.
Presentation skills
Discover tools, techniques and tips to help you approach delivering presentations more effectively.
Revision and exam techniques
Set yourself up for success with our guides on revision and exam techniques.
Reading, writing and referencing skills
Critical reading
Use our resources to develop your reading techniques so that you can get the most out of your academic reading.
Academic writing
Our resources will help you become an expert in academic writing - the type of writing you'll use for assignments at university.
Referencing
Our detailed resources will help you adjust to different academic reference styles – whether you're completely new, or brushing up your skills.
Copyright and plagiarism guidance
Use our online resources to learn about the importance of copyright, intellectual property and plagiarism.
IT skills
Microsoft Office
Our resources will help you improve your digital learning skills in key everyday software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
NOW and Additional Support
Learn to effectively use the NTU Online Workspace (NOW) – a key resource used by all NTU students to organise your academic life.
Subject guides
Visit NOW to see our interactive tutorials covering a range of key online databases.