Library
& Knowledge Service
Academic Study Skills
If you're a student on placement at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and seeking assistance with study skills such as referencing, assignment writing, reflection and critical thinking, the following information can be of help to you.
Our Book Collection
We offer a range of hard copy and eBooks to assist you in your studying journey.
You can borrow any of these books, you can also find more by searching our library catalogue.
Useful Links and eResources
The resources below are links to study skills pages at our local Universities as well as the Open University.
Study Skills
Provides links to resources and guidance on a range of academic, digital, revision/exam and postgraduate study skills.
OpenLearn
OpenLearn lists a variety of free study-skills courses from The Open University designed to help you build academic abilities such as revision techniques, critical thinking and presenting information.
Develop@Derby
Student support hub offering practical resources, guides, and links to workshops and online learning to help build essential academic, digital and employability skills throughout university study.
Academic Skills
Academic skills support—such as online resources, webinars and one-to-one appointments—to help students build confidence and improve key study skills like writing, referencing, exam preparation and time management.
Study Skills@Sheffield
Offers guides and resources across areas like research skills, academic writing, assessment and exam preparation, digital tools, and maths/statistics.
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Develop your Skills
Provides resources and guidance for developing essential academic skills such as research, writing, and critical thinking.
Skills for Success
Access to tools and resources to help with study skills, information and research skills, academic writing and maths.
Academic Achievement
Offers resources and support aimed at helping students enhance their academic skills and achieve academic success.