1st Edition

Excelling at University Academic Literacies and the Development of Graduate Identity

By Chris Dennis, Stuart Abbott Copyright 2026
268 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

268 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

268 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

How do you excel at university? What do you need to do in order to exceed your own expectations when it comes to your academic performance? How do you make the most of your learning experience at university so that you can develop the most valuable attributes employers look for in graduates? This book provides a wealth of guidance on how to excel at university by engaging effectively with all... Read more

 Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Excelling at university: mindset, motivation and goals

Chapter 3: Defining ‘learning’ at university

Chapter 4: Becoming a self-regulating learner

Chapter 5: Understanding assessment

Chapter 6: Making effective use of feedback

Chapter 7: Research: developing effective search strategies

Chapter 8: Critical thought and developing a critical edge in writing

Chapter 9: Writing for assessment

Chapter 10: Academic integrity and referencing

Chapter 11: Creating effective presentations and working in groups

Chapter 12: Learning by doing: practice- and work-based learning

Chapter 13: Revision and exam strategies

Chapter 14: Conclusion: Becoming a graduate

Biography

Chris Dennis is an Academic Skills Specialist at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.

Stuart Abbott is an Academic Skills Specialist at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.