Academic Skills Mentors and Study Skills
How to book an appointment with an Academic Skills Mentor
You can book a face-to-face or online video call appointment, or you can receive feedback via email. To book an appointment, please complete the booking form below.
For more information email studyskills@hope.ac.uk.
Our Academic Skills Mentors support all Hope and Creative Campus students (studying from foundation level to postgraduate level).
You can book an:
- Online appointment - meet with a mentor via video call
- Face-to-face appointment - visit us in the library for in-person support
- Email feedback - send your work in and receive detailed written guidance
What support we offer
- Develop your critical thinking, note-taking, and academic writing skills
- Get help with planning, structuring, and reflective writing
- Guidance on literature reviews, dissertations, referencing, and avoiding plagiarism
- Learn to navigate Hope’s IT systems, digital skills and manage your time effectively
- Prepare for exams and improve your revision strategies
- Practice presentations and receive support with group work
- And much more!
How to book support
To book an appointment, fill out our online booking form. To find out more information about our service and how to prepare for an appointment, you can visit our Study Skills Moodle page (at the top of Moodle select 'My Courses' and then select 'Study Skills' tile).
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 9am – 8pm (during term time).
Contact details
This hub brings together essential resources, tips, and tools to help you transition smoothly and confidently into university life. Whether you're joining from college, sixth form, or returning to education after a break, these materials are here to support you every step of the way.
Transitioning to university
Get started with key insights into university-style learning:
- Top tips for leaping into academia – Practical advice for adjusting to academic life
- Seminars vs. Lectures – Understand how these sessions differ and what’s expected
- What is independent learning? – Learn how to manage your own learning effectively
- Tips for studying off campus by Lancaster University – Stay organised and motivated when learning remotely
- Prepare for success – Interactive site for adapting to UK studying
Academic reading and writing
Develop your core academic skills, from reading strategies to essay writing:
- Navigating the Page by University of Southampton - A guide to effective reading covering scanning, skimming, SQ3R technique and critical reading
- Taking Notes by Loughborough University Library Support – Practical note-taking advice for lectures and reading
- Cornell Note-Taking by Cornell University - A structured, effective method for capturing and reviewing information
- Highlighting and Annotating by The Open University– Techniques to make your notes more useful and engaging
- Mind mapping guide at University by The University of Adelaide - For planning essays and organising ideas
Essay writing
- A helpful guide to essay writing by Anglia Ruskin University - Learn about structure, argument, and academic tone
- Essay terms explained by the University of Leicester – Understand what essay questions are really asking
- What is academic style of writing by University of Portsmouth – Explore five key qualities of academic writing
Top tools for study success
- How to get the most out of recorded lectures
- Tips for online presentations and group work
- 8 tips for studying effectively
Boost your productivity and writing quality with these trusted tools:
- The Online Writing Lab (OWL) – Expert writing help and grammar tips
- The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell – A comprehensive guide to academic skills
- Grammarly and WordBank app – Improve grammar and vocabulary
- OneNote, EverNote, Notion – Note-taking and organisation made easy
- Manchester Phrasebank – Useful academic phrasing and definitions
- Punctuation & Grammar Factsheets – Clear, quick-reference grammar guides.
What’s next?
Once you’ve explored these resources and reviewed your notes, you’re ready to start writing! Check out our Structure and Critical Writing materials available on the Study Skills Moodle pages to guide your next steps.
Integrity Matters: Your Guide to Academic Integrity
Integrity Matters is a short, interactive 1.5-hour e-learning module on Moodle, created specifically for Liverpool Hope University students. It’s designed to help you build a strong foundation in academic integrity — a vital part of your success at university and beyond.
What is it about?
Through realistic and relatable student-life scenarios, the module helps you explore what academic integrity means in practice. Whether it’s coursework, assessments, or study challenges, you’ll learn how to make the right academic choices with confidence.
You’ll engage with interactive examples that show how to:
- Avoid plagiarism
- Paraphrase effectively
- Reference correctly
- Manage your time wisely
Why it matters
Integrity Matters goes beyond definitions — it helps you understand why academic honesty is important and how it supports your personal growth. You'll explore:
- The causes of academic misconduct
- Strategies to avoid cheating
- Ethical principles for your academic journey
By completing the module, you'll strengthen your academic skills, build confidence, and develop habits that support long-term success.
What you’ll learn
Once you’ve logged into the module via Moodle, you’ll enter the Student Village, which includes four key sections:
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Paraphrasing
- Referencing
- Time Management
After completing these sections, you can take a short quiz to test your understanding.
Flexible and easy to use
You don’t have to finish the module in one sitting. If you need to take a break, your progress will be saved automatically. You can also revisit the module at any time throughout your course as a refresher.
How to access
Log in to Moodle and look for the Integrity Matters module. It's free, easy to use, and a great way to boost your academic confidence.
Get Instant, Ethical Writing Support with Studiosity +
Liverpool Hope University has teamed up with Studiosity+ to give Hope and Creative Campus students free access to smart AI-powered writing support.
Whether you're working on an essay, report, or your CV, Studiosity offers immediate, constructive feedback to help you develop your writing, not just correct it. You'll get ethical, academically sound guidance within minutes, helping you improve your:
- Critical thinking
- Use of sources
- Structure and clarity
- Overall academic writing skills
You can also use Connect Live to chat with a subject specialist in real time if you have any questions about your feedback. Plus, the new Study Assist tool lets you ask questions about assignment research, study skills, academic writing principles, and referencing support.
Used by over 200 institutions and more than 2 million students worldwide, Studiosity is here to help you become a confident, independent learner and a future-ready graduate.
For more information about these services and how to register, please log in to Moodle.
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