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Organizing Your Learning Activities

Actively designing your learning environment and good self-management help you reduce stress during your studies. In order to support you in organizing your learning activities, we have compiled various (virtual) courses you can attend at any time.

New: The Teaching and Learning Center (ZLL) has issued a guide on how to use AI tools such as ChatGPT.

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Tip: The e-learning course on studying from home helps you to develop strategies for efficient and effective learning activities for virtual courses.
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Self-management

Time management

In this module, you will learn more about time management, self-control, learning plans, and various planning methods.
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Working conditions

In this module, you will learn more about disruptions to your work, how to create ideal working conditions, and plan your breaks, for example.
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How to learn efficiently

Motivation

In this module, you will learn more about the various types of motivation and goals. In addition, you will get tips on how to stay motivated.
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Concentration

In this module, we will provide you with tips and information for coping with difficulties in concentrating and how you can increase your ability to focus.
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Effective reading

Reading techniques
In this module, we talk about topics such as active reading, editing symbols, reading goals, and reading strategies.
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Successful research

New at the library? Guided tours of the University Library

What does the library offer? Where can I find the books relevant to my subject and how do I use the electronic media? Where can I scan, print, and copy? Which study rooms and services are available?
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Courses on research and study skills offered by the University Library

Academic research – literature, databases and repositories
How do I successfully search for relevant literature and research data? Are you currently working on a term paper or thesis and struggling to find relevant literature and research data? We provide you with tips on the best way to systematically search for literature on a specific topic and show you how to access the important databases and repositories for your subject area.
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Academic writing – citing, excerpting, and writing techniques

How do I write a term paper and what do I need to take into account when citing and excerpting? As soon as the examinations are over, the term papers are due. We help you to find your way through the jungle of literature and sources and advise you on what you should bear in mind when citing. Do not miss out on the opportunity to learn more about academic writing.
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Academic writing

Handout on ChatGPT and AI tools

At the latest, since the hype about ChatGPT began, everyone talks about AI tools. But what exactly are the functions and benefits of ChatGPT and what should students bear in mind when using these tools? Is it even allowed to use such tools? The Teaching and Learning Center has published a handout compiling answers to these and related questions.

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