Passing Your Examinations

Rhetoric and presentation

In an oral examination, you will discuss specific topics or important aspects of a course with the examiners. You are expected to reproduce what you have learned and explain relevant interrelationships. It is therefore essential to be well prepared. In our ILIAS module, we have compiled information and tips on the various contents of oral examinations, e.g., on the contents of lectures, the oral defense of a thesis or case studies.
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Learning to learn – passing exams
The „Lernen lernen – Prüfungsvorbereitung“ workshop on learning how to study and preparing for exams has been designed to show you how to structure your study period to make learning more efficient. Increase your success in studying by applying the tips on time management, keeping a study journal, study breaks, and study methods.
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What is an open-book exam?
During an open-book exam, you may use specific materials, as defined and approved by your examiner(s). Such materials may include your notes or books. Your teacher will assess your knowledge by requesting you to complete action-oriented or competence-oriented tasks requiring you to transfer your knowledge. In our ILIAS module, you will find useful tips for preparing your exams in general as well as information on how to prepare for open-book exams, in particular. Moreover, we have compiled additional information on the technical requirements and current formats (take-home exams vs. online open-book exams) of virtual exams at the University of Mannheim.
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Learning to learn – passing exams
The „Lernen lernen – Prüfungsvorbereitung“ workshop on learning how to study and preparing for exams has been designed to show you how to structure your study period to make learning more efficient. Increase your success in studying by applying the tips on time management, keeping a study journal, study breaks, and study methods.
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Be well prepared for the exam period
During an in-person exam, you may be asked about facts but may also be required to transfer knowledge to new contexts. Generally, no resources are available. In our ILIAS module, you will learn how to best prepare for your in-person exam and which strategies you can use for your exam preparation.
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Crash course on exam preparation
In this course on exam preparation, you will learn more about study-life balance, how to cope with distracting cognition and general exam design.
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Learning to learn – passing exams
The „Lernen lernen – Prüfungsvorbereitung“ workshop on learning how to study and preparing for exams has been designed to show you how to structure your study period to make learning more efficient. Increase your success in studying by applying the tips on time management, keeping a study journal, study breaks, and study methods.
Click here to join the course

Successful presentations

For a presentation, you will have to prepare a topic or a problem in such a way that you can present it to your fellow students and your teacher in a structured way. In the Studium Generale courses, you will get useful tips and information on how to prepare for presentations and how you can demonstrate your Powerpoint skills when presenting.

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Finding the right equipment

If you need to make a video or film project for your course or seminar, finding the right equipment is crucial. On the following pages, you will find information on the university’s support services, such as borrowing media and media editing stations as well as information on workshops and media courses.

Information on the media editing stations

Information on media courses