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First time studying since school & I'm completely lost

Marie

I am studying the level 5 diploma & attended my first workshop 5RST at the end of May; since then Ive been swallowed in the busy world of work, children & life. My first assignment is due to be submitted on 5th July & I havent even started.  Honestly, I think Ive put it off because Im scared. I left school well over 20 years ago & never attended uni or anything so quite simply put I have no idea where to start. I dont know how to write an assignment or reference (although I think the latter isnt really an issue) It just feels like an absolute mine field.  Having worked at HR BP & HRM levels for over 8 years its not that I dont understand the content its just working out how to put it all into the correct context. My career to date has been one of a very hands on generalist & analysis of data etc has been restricted to internal requirements so comparing labour trend markets right now just fries my brain. 

Is there anyone who can offer some guidance, tips, tricks, advice or a miracle??

Thanks in advance
Marie 

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  • So many helpful tips here.

    I just want to reiterate you are not alone. I did a Masters and Level 7 part time with young kids after 15 years as a lawyer including being a partner in a top 100 firm. It was incredibly tough even after a full on career and I often felt like giving up but am so glad I did not. Sometimes we just take on too much though so do not feel bad if you need to press pause. I am not sure if it will get me on my way with my career pivot but feel I have embraced a 'growth mindset' now/

    I did use the Uni service that gives tips on assignment (e.g. style with say what you are going to say, say it then say what you said not content). I borrowed then invested in a copy of Cite Them Right - The Essential Referencing Guide by Pears and Shields as I had never referenced before (in my day at Uni there was no web so limited sources mainly cases and statutes or module text books). I spent hour pouring over feedback on assignments to make the next better only to get the same critique. I struggled to be academic rather than applied. TBHI needed more support than I could get. I struggled with doing so much online and IT and the concept of writing an assignment with family issues to juggle. If you can get a personal tutor that may help - perhaps the uni can recommend a recent graduating student from the course. I did some brief notes from articles I had read then just started putting it down playing with it as I went. Starting was half the battle and the Pomodoro principle of 25 mins then a 5 min break or whatever times worked for you - I preferred 50 mins on and 10 off.

    The main thing that worked for me was remembering assignments did not need to be perfect - just good enough.
    I am a bit late replying - family stuff - hope it is going ok now.

    Angela
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  • So many helpful tips here.

    I just want to reiterate you are not alone. I did a Masters and Level 7 part time with young kids after 15 years as a lawyer including being a partner in a top 100 firm. It was incredibly tough even after a full on career and I often felt like giving up but am so glad I did not. Sometimes we just take on too much though so do not feel bad if you need to press pause. I am not sure if it will get me on my way with my career pivot but feel I have embraced a 'growth mindset' now/

    I did use the Uni service that gives tips on assignment (e.g. style with say what you are going to say, say it then say what you said not content). I borrowed then invested in a copy of Cite Them Right - The Essential Referencing Guide by Pears and Shields as I had never referenced before (in my day at Uni there was no web so limited sources mainly cases and statutes or module text books). I spent hour pouring over feedback on assignments to make the next better only to get the same critique. I struggled to be academic rather than applied. TBHI needed more support than I could get. I struggled with doing so much online and IT and the concept of writing an assignment with family issues to juggle. If you can get a personal tutor that may help - perhaps the uni can recommend a recent graduating student from the course. I did some brief notes from articles I had read then just started putting it down playing with it as I went. Starting was half the battle and the Pomodoro principle of 25 mins then a 5 min break or whatever times worked for you - I preferred 50 mins on and 10 off.

    The main thing that worked for me was remembering assignments did not need to be perfect - just good enough.
    I am a bit late replying - family stuff - hope it is going ok now.

    Angela
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