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Clare Christian
Hi,

I have just failed my PDS1 exams and I am feeling disillusioned with the whole programme. The course is such a huge leap from CPP study and i am having real trouble understanding the exam questions and exactly what the examiners expect from you with regards to quotes and case studies etc.

I am in desperate need of guidance on exam technique and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. I have read every examiners report available but have not found them very useful.

Any links or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Clare
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  • Leeanne,

    A tutor of mine always told us not to panic, and that as long as we worked hard from January and stuck to it, that we would be fine for May. Obviously it is preferable to have a constant pace from September, but I have noticed that it usually takes until January for students to realise exactly how much they do need to do! I find it really encouraging that people are using the community to help with their studies, and can't help but think that it is the students that don't use it that really should do. The fact that you are reading the posts means that you are taking your studies seriously, and I am sure that you will be fine. Organise yourself from now until May to make sure that your study schedule is realistic - if you think you're going to work all day every Saturday from now until the exams you might be kidding yourself, but if you decide that you're going to do x number of chunks of 2 hours during the week, you're more likely to stick with it and not end up cramming over Easter!

    I'd wish everyone luck for May, but it seems pointless - anyone reading this for hints and tips won't need luck!

    Claire
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  • Leeanne,

    A tutor of mine always told us not to panic, and that as long as we worked hard from January and stuck to it, that we would be fine for May. Obviously it is preferable to have a constant pace from September, but I have noticed that it usually takes until January for students to realise exactly how much they do need to do! I find it really encouraging that people are using the community to help with their studies, and can't help but think that it is the students that don't use it that really should do. The fact that you are reading the posts means that you are taking your studies seriously, and I am sure that you will be fine. Organise yourself from now until May to make sure that your study schedule is realistic - if you think you're going to work all day every Saturday from now until the exams you might be kidding yourself, but if you decide that you're going to do x number of chunks of 2 hours during the week, you're more likely to stick with it and not end up cramming over Easter!

    I'd wish everyone luck for May, but it seems pointless - anyone reading this for hints and tips won't need luck!

    Claire
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