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Test and improve your academic skills


Before you arrive at the University make sure that you logon to our Virtual Learning Site, West London Online (details below), and test your academic skills in the areas of:
  • referencing
  • academic writing
  • grammar.
These skills are essential in Higher Education and developing them will help improve your chances of success on your course.

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The details below tell you how to log on to our Study Support Online site and take the three tests.

Once you have taken them you will be offered immediate feedback and a range of online resources to help you develop these skills further.

The tests can be taken as many times as you like, in any order and there are no time limits on any of the tests.

Do not worry if you get a low score at first, the tests are there, along with the online resources, to help you develop these essential skills and recognise where you may need further development.

You can also take this time to check out our range of resources available to you on our Study Support Online site.

Instructions for taking the tests:

1. Go to West London Online at http://online.uwl.ac.uk
2. Enter your username and password (these details will be e-mailed to you after your University place has been confirmed, in late August / early September).
3. On the right hand side click on the box 'Study Support Online'.
4. Once you have clicked 'OK' to join, click on 'Test yourself' on the left hand side
5. Your three tests should now be displayed. Remember:
  • you can do the tests in any order
  • there is no time limit for any of the tests
  • do not worry if you get a low score at first - you can take each test as many times as you like.
6. Click on the test you wish take and then click 'Begin'.
7. When you have answered the questions click 'Save and Submit'.
8. Click 'OK' to see your results and the feedback for each question.

See http://hermes.uwl.ac.uk/printresults for comprehensive instructions on how to print your results and save them to your Personal Learning Space (PebblePad).

9. Click back on the 'Test yourself' section to see feedback for the whole test (with links to suggested resources). This will appear below the title of the test you have just done.
10. Now you can attempt that test again or try one of the other ones.
11. You can see your results and question answers/feedback for all the tests you have done by clicking ‘My test results’ in the menu at any point.

Support throughout your course

Study Support Online has a wide range of resources and online tutorials to help you with your study needs, covering areas such as:
  • time management
  • academic writing
  • presentation skills
  • referencing and critical thinking skills.
You can access them at your convenience and build up your skills to help improve your chances of success.

Within Study Support Online, you will also find details of one-to-one appointments that you can book with one of our Study Advisers to discuss any aspect of your academic work.
We wish you success with your studies.

Remember to go on to Study Support Online and take the tests and start improving your academic skills now!