This course will present the top 5 hacks for improving the quality of your academic work. A hack is an obscure, clever, or unique way of solving a problem. Also, a hack is a shortcut to a lengthy task. More specifically, these hacks will aid the reading, writing and studying of academic texts. I will hand these techniques down to you - as they were handed down to me. But before I do, I need you to agree to two matters; first, you need to agree to further develop these hacks.  When they were handed to me, I developed them further and tweaked them to make them more relevant to my needs, so I need you to carry on this work. Second, these hacks should be used in tandem with ‘traditional modes’ of study. They are not a substitute, but an additional tool in your toolbox.

There is an activity sheet for each of the five hacks. These sheets are located directly underneath each of the hack videos.

Learning objectives

Learn the best shortcuts to producing outstanding academic work

Learn critical research methods to identify the best sources

Manipulate databases to get the relevant information

Identify sources that improve the quality of your academic work