Top Tips for getting the most out of seminars

 It is important to prepare for your seminars so that you are able to participate fully, feel confident, and get the most out of them. 

 Often tutors will set some reading or a task to do in advance. Different tutors might communicate this in different ways. For example, the required activities or reading may be posted on your module Canvas course, noted on your resource list, or even emailed out to you. So always be pro-active and check what you need to do in advance of each seminar.

• Firstly, if your seminar topic is building on the week's lecture content, make sure to attend the lecture itself! 
• Then look back at your lecture notes and jot down any further questions, comments and things you'd like to discuss.
• Consider the specific seminar topic in advance and consider what thoughts you already have. 
• If you've been given any pre-reading, activities or questions to consider, ensure you've engaged with them. Write up your personal responses, questions, thoughts and criticism, so that you can refer to them during the seminar. 
• Consider any overall links between the set reading, lecture, and seminar activity. Try to anticipate what might be explored and come up with something you could potentially contribute.