It is important that you plan your work and use your time to effectively fulfil the course requirements. Often you will have several pieces of work due in around the same time (end of the academic term for example). In order to help you plan your study time it will help if you find out:

• What type of assignment will you have (e.g. essays, reports or presentations)?
• When writing an essay or assignment, how long in words should it be?
• Is a piece of work assessed, or is it for "practice"?
• What proportion of your marks does a piece of work or examination represent?
• How much work will you have to do, and at what stage in the course?
• Will you be working independently or in a group?

Seminars often form part of the teaching schedule in University settings.  This is where the tutor brings together small groups for active discussions where everyone is expected to contribute.  Make sure you read up on the subject before the seminar so you will be more confident in following and contributing to the discussion.