Thursday 11 October 2012

U.K. using Independent Study . . .


On any course you will be expected to do some independent study. This usually involves working on
your own (or sometimes in a small group with other students) to research a topic and produce written
work, or make a presentation at a seminar. This is an integral part of UK academic culture. Independent
study is intended to:

  • help you develop skills such as critical analysis and problem-solving
  • a piece develop your research skills (for example, finding relevent books and articles
  • allow you to investigate a topic in more detail and develop your own ideas



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