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Departmental Documents

Undergraduate Handbook		Essential guide to Departmental regulations for UGs
Taught Postgraduate Handbook		Essential guide to Departmental regulations for TPGs
Research Postgraduate Handbook		Current Research Handbook
Stylesheet		Conventions of essay presentation, and notes on usage (excerpted from the UG Handbook)
Request for Essay Extension		Extension request forms should be appended to late essays; extensions cannot be granted in advance (see UG handbook)
Coursework Assessment and Feedback Form		Attach this coversheet to your essay before submitting

Study and Writing Tips

Ten Writerly Reminders		General advice on style, drafting, and the art of re-writing Illustrations of what is meant by 'show don't tell', and 'analyse, don't describe'
Strunk's Elements of Style		The classic guide to English usage, organised as a list of simple but firm guidelines (e.g. 'Omit needless words') 'Aims to give in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style. It aims to lighten the task of instructor and student by concentrating attention on a few essentials, the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated'
Assisted Revision in English Style		Need a refresher in basic grammar? ARIES is a simple online tutorial focusing on common difficulties with punctuation and spelling. Clear explanations and interactive exercises will help you to improve in these areas, or to identify the need for further support. Contact your English Studies tutor for further help.
Internet Grammar of English		A more thorough online course in English grammar, including detailed explanations of linguistic terminology Interactive exercises test your comprehension at each stage of the course
General Support for Study Skills: Student Learning Services		Student Learning Services provide workshops and individual tutorials on a wide range of study skills, including essay writing, note-taking and time management. Students can request an individual tutorial at any time during the semester to discuss a particular area of concern (e.g. organising your time, planning essays, writing better assignments, revising for exams). These tutorials are useful for students with a specific problem, or when no workshops are available or if you are not comfortable at speaking out within a group. Ask your tutor for further details, or make an appointment directly via the website.
The Little Book of Plagiarism		Student Learning Services, on behalf of the Academic Standards and Quality Assurance Committee, has been developing a resource for students to help them understand more fully what plagiarism is and how it can be avoided.   The first edition of 'The Little Book of Plagiarism' has now been finalised.  It will be rolled out in hard copy to new students at induction.