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Academic support for your assessments

The summer assessment period begins on Monday 17th May 2021. Assessments this year have been designed according to the following formats:

• Time-controlled exam: as on campus, but online, completed in a given time
• Open Book Exam (Standard): exam-style assessment completed over a 24-hour period
• Open Book Exam (Extended): exam style assessment completed over a longer period (up to five days)
• Coursework: set during delivery of the module and completed by given deadlines.

Resources and support

The Library provides a range of academic support services to help you to achieve success in your studies.

KnowHow provides access to online tutorials throughout the year, covering topics such as Academic Writing, Referencing, Preparing for Exams, Time Management and more. Access the tutorials via the KnowHow: Study for success module on Canvas:

• KnowHow: Study for Success Health and Life Sciences
• KnowHow: Study for Success Humanities and Social Sciences 
• KnowHow: Study for Success Science and Engineering 

The  Liaison Librarian for your subject can also offer specialist support and advice for your subject. Book an online appointment with a Liaison Librarian through our appointments booking calendar.

You can also contact us 24/7 by emailing library@liverpool.ac.uk or on Library chat.

Academic integrity

The University expects the highest level of academic integrity from all of our students. You are reminded that you should have completed the KnowHow tutorial on academic integrity to ensure you are fully aware of what this entails and why it is so important.