Studying at Meadowhead
At Meadowhead, students will receive outstanding teaching and learning. The “jump” between GCSE and A Level is considerable but our students are helped to transition into the Sixth Form through a dedicated programme, beginning with a two day transition event in early July.
Our teaching staff are subject experts and share their enthusiasm and passion for the subject with students. For continuing Meadowhead students, our teachers will be familiar faces who they will have known since they joined the school. We regularly meet with students and their families at information evenings and on Progress Day.
Students are taught in small groups (usually 14-18). Students also enjoy access to well-resourced classrooms as well as space for independent study in our new Sixth Form Centre or our excellent Learning Resource Centre.
Use the menu links on the right for lots of resources to support your studies, including:
- Subject specific recommendations
- Understanding JSTOR
- Free access to The Financial Times Online
- Suggestions for further study
Research/Study Skills
Below are websites that support general study skills and research skills for coursework and the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification).
Note-Taking
Keep organised, and keep track of all those websites/books/journal articles you use. We recommend
Microsoft OneNote - access via your school's Microsoft 365 account
Did you know that you can save anything on the web to OneNote quickly via the OneNote Web Clipper? Learn more: OneNote Web Clipper Installation
The Cornell Note Taking System: this is a great method to try when taking notes by hand: The Cornell Note Taking System – Learning Strategies Center
Researching/Referencing Skills and Tips
Research skills:
Searching skills - get help understanding the number of search tools available to find the information you need: Library support for Searching
Understanding Google Scholar: https://digitalmedia.sheffield.ac.uk/media/Using+Google+Scholar/1_6nae1vy1
Understanding Referencing styles: http://www.onlineschools.org/citation-guide/ a comprehensive guide to a variety of citation styles, including Harvard, which are clearly set out with examples.
Online Reference Generators:
📖 MyBib – A New FREE APA, Harvard, & MLA Citation Generator - Generate formatted bibliographies and citations automatically for websites, books, journals, and images, and more!
http://www.citethisforme.com/uk – a free reference generator: no need to create an account (by doing so, there is a fee though this means you can track all your references). Just remember to copy and paste your reference into your own word document. Reference websites easily too.
http://www.harvardgenerator.com/references/online-image - ideal if you need to reference an image.
http://www.neilstoolbox.com/bibliography-creator/ Harvard Style Reference Generator for books, journals and websites. Go to the menu and there is also information about plagiarism and other tips for students.
Mind-mapping tools
http://popplet.com/ - free basic version, simple to use
Simple Collaborative Mind Maps & Flow Charts - Coggle free plan available, simple format, and you can export your work as image or PDF