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Transitioning to university writing
Dru Haynes
Created on August 17, 2023
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welcome to
..so let's take a look at transitioning to UoS.
...but every educational system is different...
Our students come from all across the world...
* more information herehttps://www.sunderland.ac.uk/about/about-the-university/
of our students are classified as 'Overseas'.*
46%
Top 50 university in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and internationally recognised as a leading university, receiving 5 stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023.*
We have almost 28,000 enrolments!
With undergraduate courses and both postgraduate taught and research courses, UoS has a grand total of 27,814 enrolments!*
With students from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Australia, campuses in Sunderland,London and Hong Kong and global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries, we really are a global university!
160 nationalities are represented by our student population.
All about UoS
Be realistic and try to keep things in perspective. Don't sweat the small stuff - it's not the end of the world!
Academic workload: unfortunately your tutors won't necessarily be aware of your full workload so be prepared for multiple submissions/dates. Tip: set yourself deadlines at least 24hrs before your work is really due and give yourself a little room...just in case!
Tip:Think of your studies as a job and plan 3-4 hours per module outside of class to work on assignments and reinforce what you've been learning.
Teaching: rather than having daily taught sessions, you might only have teaching once or twice a week (depending on your course) meaning that you will cover a lot of material quite quickly and be required to complete your reading between lectures.
Expectations: learning at university is likely to be different from your previous experience. You are in control of your learning which means that you need to give yourself 'time to learn how to learn', so be patient with yourself! Tip: Find a study partner to 'buddy up' with and motivate each other to do what needs to be done.
Starting university is an exciting time but it can be challenging. It’s perfectly natural to feel nervous and overwhelmed at first sodon't worry if it takes you a while to find your feet!
How is university different?
Transitioning to UoS
It's all about interpreting and investigating data, planning and structuring your work and using feedback to improve.
Great resource! ALEX writing tool
Academic writing is quite specific in its content, structure and style. Click the images for more info...
Vocabulary formal & precise
Structure clear & logical
Evidence use reliable sources
Nobody is born able to write 'academically' - it's a skill you learn!
Academic writing @ UoS
Click here!
UoS has a range of services to support you throughout your time here...
- Wellbeing Support
- International Student Support
- UoS Students' Union
- University Library Services
- Student Financial Guidance
- IT Support
- Team Sunderland
Use our services!
UoS Library Services Click the yellow dots...
Use our library resources too!
to learn the basics of the library with the customer support team
Book a tour
for interactive maps and virtual tours
Finding your way around
for a playlist on how to use the library system
How to use Library Search
for a playlist about library resources and spaces
Learn the basics
Click the link below to check out how the UoS Study Skills Team can help https://library.sunderland.ac.uk/services-and-support/skills/one-to-one-support/
Daily online drop-in - Mon. & Fri. 11:30am-1pm / Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 3:30-4:30pm In-person drop in - Thursday 3:30-4:30 @ Murray Health 1:1 appointments - 1hr sessions available at times to suit you
Don't worry - there's lots of support here to help you!
looking for some more help? No problem!
Essays are usually written in continuous text (they don’t use sub-headings) and are structured in the following way: Introduction - 'set the scene' and tell your reader why the topic is important. Main body - each paragraph should look at a different (but linked) aspect of your topic. Although there’s no perfect paragraph model, you could try this:
- tell your reader what the paragraph is going to cover (either introduce a new point or link it to the previous one)
- explain why it’s important
- make your argument and support it with EVIDENCE
- conclude by linking to the question/next paragraph