Exams and Revision
How to get the most out of the Library and other University support for revising for and taking exams
Preparing for your exams
Exam Bootcamp
Information on the Learn Essentials course to support students doing exams.
All University of Edinburgh students are automatically enrolled on Exam Bootcamp which can be found in your Learn Essentials (left hand menu).
Exam Bootcamp has everything you need to prepare and plan your revision, revise effectively and develop successful exam strategies.
There are four sections which you can work through, or dip in and out of as required:
- Principles of effective studying and learning: being active in your learning.
- Getting set for revision: plan and prioritise your time and topics.
- Revising effectively: what works and what doesn’t.
- Developing effective exam strategies: plan your approach for different types of exams, including open book/at home exams.
- Institute for Academic Development: Exam BootcampA Learn Essentials course to support students doing exams.
Time management
- Time management from the Institute for Academic DevelopmentTips and tools for managing your time and organising your studies.
- Time management from the University of CambridgeSteps for keeping on top of your studies
Digital skills
- University of Edinburgh Digital Skills FrameworkThe Digital Skills Framework is a tool to help you evaluate your current levels of digital capability, reflect on your development needs, plan your development path and find resources to help you develop your skills.
- Digital skills from the Institute for Academic DevelopmentA wide range of digital tools can be used for learning, conducting and sharing research, and building an online profile.
Academic writing
- Academic writing from the Institute for Academic DevelopmentAdvice and resources to support you with effective academic writing.
- Good academic conduct from the Institute for Academic DevelopmentFollowing the principles of good academic practice will help you to do better work and avoid academic misconduct.
- Academic Phrasebank from the University of ManchesterThe Academic Phrasebank is a general resource for academic writers. It aims to provide you with examples of some of the phraseological ‘nuts and bolts’ of writing.
- Purdue Online Writing LabFree resources from Purdue University on writing, research and citation and English as a Second Language.
Critical thinking
- Critical thinking from the Institute for Academic DevelopmentAdvice and resources to help you develop your critical voice.
Developing your English
- Independent study materialsEnglish Language Education has independent study materials (University login required) to help improve your English.