BCU PDD

The Personal Development Department in @BCUHELS @MyBCU. Here to help develop your academic skills through tailored support and resources.

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Face-to-face teaching is suspended.... But PDD support continues online! See our Moodle page for details about how we can still help you with your studies. And most importantly, stay safe everyone.

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Happy Monday everyone! In addition to our Coffee with PDD channel, we also now have a channel for all our other academic skills videos. Check it out here: https://t.co/S9Ng4NBoJy

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Want to know more about academic writing? Check out the Coffee with PDD streams channel for quick, informative chats about everything from starting out to creating a finely polished draft...
https://t.co/g0XOgWJASY

[Dr Nicola Clarke @NikkiNeve]

Coffee with the @PDD is back! And not just one but two episodes. In these episodes @DrJonPotter, @mphetherington and I discuss level 7 writing ✍️ and returning to academia following a break! Tune in and enjoy with strong coffee and a slice of cake 🍰 @BCUHELS

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Check this out if you want to know more about using the "What? So What? Now What?" model!

[Dr Nicola Clarke @NikkiNeve]

Short video by me on how to maybe use Bortons reflective model as a structure for reflective writing for academic purpose where your assignment brief may dictate you structure your writing using a model or framework! Find it on the @BCUPDD moodle @BCUHELS

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Hi everyone, it’s been a busy few weeks, but we’re back. In our next Coffee with PDD video we discuss academic writing and transitioning to your next level. This week, we say treat yourself to a bit of Battenberg with a nice hot cuppa.

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Coffee with PDD time! Today we have special guest @AndrewSayerBCU from the library team to discuss library searching and tips to help you with finding resources. We have also included useful links to help locate some of the resources discussed. Recommended sweet treat lemon cake.

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Calling all @BCUHELS academic writers! Learn how to get your ideas across loud and clear with @NikkiNeve 's excellent guide to the principles of academic writing: https://t.co/AQ8P3337gm

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Happy Monday everyone! If you're working on assignments this week and would like some support, you can book online tutorials with PDD via our Moodle page: https://t.co/4BnI3c8egL

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

👉 Finally, now that you know how to *think* critically, you need techniques to show it in your writing. This video on "How to do... Critical Writing" has got it covered: https://t.co/gdroBYO4ct

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Want to know more about critical thinking at university? Trying to develop more nuanced, sophisticated discussion in your work? Look no further! Here are 3 great resources... 👇👇🤩👩‍🎓

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

👉 Next, check out this video guide on "How to do... Critical Thinking": https://t.co/RAslZDnlV7

[Dr Nicola Clarke @NikkiNeve]

Two for the price of One!! More Coffee with the PDD. Oh and that lovely looking cheesecake is a picture of an actual cheesecake made by @mphetherington PDD resident chef! @BCUHELS @BCUSport @BCUHealthFDSC @parabcu @BCUDefence @BCUNursingteam @BCUHELS @BCUSocialWork

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Hi everyone! It’s a “Twofer” this week. We were unable to make a video last week, so we have made 2 this week. In video 6 we revisit referencing, and video 7 we explore time management. Head over to PDD’s Moodle page. Our recommended sweet treat for this week is a cheesecake.

[Dr Nicola Clarke @NikkiNeve]

Any PGR students interested in a level 8 academic writing consult with myself or @DrJonPotter please have a look at @pdd moodle site for appointment slots, this is by no means extra supervision but just a little added support for writing at this amazing level 😀

[BCU SALTSOC @BCUSALTSOC]

If you are a BCU Student you can access this book for FREE online with the library. Begin to educate yourself. Thank you @GillianRudd for informing us about this 🖤

I found "Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race - Eddo-Lodge, Reni" https://t.co/CbBffTivcV

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

@GillianRudd Looks really interesting, thanks very much!

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

@Hayleigh_d Referencing can be tricky but glad our resources helped! Good luck with your assignments! You got this! 💪😎

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Good morning everyone! We’ve made it to video number 5. Head over to our Moodle page for the fifth instalment of Coffee with PDD. In this video we discuss writing reflectively. For this video we recommend dipping Churros in Salted Caramel.

Have a great bank holiday weekend x

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

@jobubb Hi Jo, the video is available to watch. If you visit the PDD Moodle page it is locate in the Coffee with PDD section. Enjoy 😃

[BCU PDD @BCUPDD]

Hi everyone, a little later than usual with our next #coffeewithpdd video. This week the team explore the process of writing an introduction. This week we suggest a nice almond biscotti with your cuppa!