Academic related English Learning resources and websites
Self-Study
Always Check WebCT on My Bham first - this is full of resources for Birmingham University Students
Prepare for Success advice for preparing for academic life in the UK
A.S.P.I.R.E How to be an effective student: check my study skills...
Reading Study guides. How to read critically for academic texts
Essay Writing
Referencing
East Anglia University Harvard Referencing
Harvard Vault Coventry University's programme for referencing. You don't even have to do it yourself!
Zotero is a free download software where you can store your references. It will create a bibliography for you in different referencing styles.
What is plagiarism?This site explains everything about types of plagiarism. Make sure your writing is not like these examples! Use this grammar, accuracy and plagiarism website to check your work.
Plagiarism How to cite sources. (how to use evidence and quotes in my writing)
Reporting Verbs how to state an author's opinion/ idea. For 'say' verbs and 'tell' verbs take a look at the BBC Learning English more specific and advanced grammar look at EDUFIND.
Writing Skills
Write Reports in Science and Engineering University of Sydney
UEfAP Writing Skills Writing in Academic contexts
ESLbee Academic writing advice and examples
Queens University Key Skills Useful tips on writing and other academic skills
University of Edinburgh General tips and advice for essay writing
Manchester University Study skills and how to write essays
Studyhood improving essay writing style; using formal and informal words, passive...
Remember also to avoid biased statements and normative statements. Unless stating your conclusion based on your evidence. Avoid accidental racist, sexist language by checking the advice on Tongue Tied
How to write a good introduction:North Carolina University, Alpha Student
BBC Writing Accuracy test yourself on punctuation and common writing issues
Queen's University gives you videos all essay help from undergraduate level to masters level
Masters' Level writing help: Oxbridge Essays, a little more complicated but offers a thorough outline, Articles gives a simpler and easy to understand outlines, DOCEO a good and clear outline
Resources for finding academic reading
DOAJ has a number of free journals for a number of different subjects.
Google Scholar Just like google search but for only academic resources
How to Research on the Internet and how not to....
Don't forget Athens: Library e-resources
Reading Skills
Reading Skills and Exercises by UEfAP Reading in academic contexts
University of Reading academic reading advise
Listening Skills
Prepare for Success use the section for lectures to practice note taking
UEfAP Listening Skills Listening in Academic Contexts
Podcasts of lectures from Warwick University
Speaking Skills
UEfAP Speaking Skills Speaking in Academic contexts
The Sounds of English Pronunciation and speaking advice and exercises
Pronunciation and Grammar Vocabulary learning
Presentations
BBC Learning English Business keys words and phrases to use in a presentation
Effective Public Speaking everything you need to know to make a good presentation including grammar help and exercises
Key Steps to an effective presentation
Tips for Giving Scientific presentations
Listening to Presentations and Lectures See also Panopto Lectures on WebCT.
Vocabulary Lists
These are ony lists of most used words in specific topic areas.
I suggest choosing ten words to learn per week.
Merriam Webster Word games and practice for common vocabulary
Academic Phrase Bank Being Critical and Finding Limitations
The academic word list Lists of the most common words for university students UEFAP also has a list of most common academic words
Science and Technology related vocabulary
Vocabulary building Looking at prefixes and suffixes
I.T 200 information technology words
Engineering Websites:
These website could have some useful information for your reports. However, check all information found on these websites as they may not be accurate. Do not forget to reference all material.
Broadcast Engineering Magazine has highlights from the Olympics
The Week How the BBC brought Olympics coverage into the future
E and T Magazine Useful articles and up to date news and videos in Engineering
Self-Study
Always Check WebCT on My Bham first - this is full of resources for Birmingham University Students
Prepare for Success advice for preparing for academic life in the UK
A.S.P.I.R.E How to be an effective student: check my study skills...
Reading Study guides. How to read critically for academic texts
Essay Writing
Referencing
East Anglia University Harvard Referencing
Harvard Vault Coventry University's programme for referencing. You don't even have to do it yourself!
Zotero is a free download software where you can store your references. It will create a bibliography for you in different referencing styles.
What is plagiarism?This site explains everything about types of plagiarism. Make sure your writing is not like these examples! Use this grammar, accuracy and plagiarism website to check your work.
Plagiarism How to cite sources. (how to use evidence and quotes in my writing)
Reporting Verbs how to state an author's opinion/ idea. For 'say' verbs and 'tell' verbs take a look at the BBC Learning English more specific and advanced grammar look at EDUFIND.
Writing Skills
Write Reports in Science and Engineering University of Sydney
UEfAP Writing Skills Writing in Academic contexts
ESLbee Academic writing advice and examples
Queens University Key Skills Useful tips on writing and other academic skills
University of Edinburgh General tips and advice for essay writing
Manchester University Study skills and how to write essays
Studyhood improving essay writing style; using formal and informal words, passive...
Remember also to avoid biased statements and normative statements. Unless stating your conclusion based on your evidence. Avoid accidental racist, sexist language by checking the advice on Tongue Tied
How to write a good introduction:North Carolina University, Alpha Student
BBC Writing Accuracy test yourself on punctuation and common writing issues
Queen's University gives you videos all essay help from undergraduate level to masters level
Masters' Level writing help: Oxbridge Essays, a little more complicated but offers a thorough outline, Articles gives a simpler and easy to understand outlines, DOCEO a good and clear outline
Resources for finding academic reading
DOAJ has a number of free journals for a number of different subjects.
Google Scholar Just like google search but for only academic resources
How to Research on the Internet and how not to....
Don't forget Athens: Library e-resources
Reading Skills
Reading Skills and Exercises by UEfAP Reading in academic contexts
University of Reading academic reading advise
Listening Skills
Prepare for Success use the section for lectures to practice note taking
UEfAP Listening Skills Listening in Academic Contexts
Podcasts of lectures from Warwick University
Speaking Skills
UEfAP Speaking Skills Speaking in Academic contexts
The Sounds of English Pronunciation and speaking advice and exercises
Pronunciation and Grammar Vocabulary learning
Presentations
BBC Learning English Business keys words and phrases to use in a presentation
Effective Public Speaking everything you need to know to make a good presentation including grammar help and exercises
Key Steps to an effective presentation
Tips for Giving Scientific presentations
Listening to Presentations and Lectures See also Panopto Lectures on WebCT.
Vocabulary Lists
These are ony lists of most used words in specific topic areas.
I suggest choosing ten words to learn per week.
Merriam Webster Word games and practice for common vocabulary
Academic Phrase Bank Being Critical and Finding Limitations
The academic word list Lists of the most common words for university students UEFAP also has a list of most common academic words
Science and Technology related vocabulary
Vocabulary building Looking at prefixes and suffixes
I.T 200 information technology words
Engineering Websites:
These website could have some useful information for your reports. However, check all information found on these websites as they may not be accurate. Do not forget to reference all material.
Broadcast Engineering Magazine has highlights from the Olympics
The Week How the BBC brought Olympics coverage into the future
E and T Magazine Useful articles and up to date news and videos in Engineering
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