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From The Principal’s Desk From The Principal’s Desk

4. Academic research prepares pupils for the
demands of writing at the university level.
It is important to start They pick up skills in citation and referenc-

teaching basic academic ing, academic honesty, and proper structur-

ing of pieces of writing and presentations.
research skills at school

and build on these through 5. Using their academic research as a vehi-
cle. pupils can go further into subjects of
the Sixth-Form College personal interest Through this investigation,

years, they may be able to choose more targeted

university courses and academic and pro-
fessional routes.

6. Pupils who can show University admissions
Below are just some of the benefits of doing
officials that they have worked hard aca-
this.
demically and have honed the necessary
skills for university-level study, strengthen
Robert Franklin 1. When academic research and writing are
Principal their university applications enormously.
introduced to pupils early on, before start-
ing University, this opportunity helps them
7. Pupils who have been exposed to academ-
Dear Parents, become acquainted with scholarly writing ic research at school and college may dis-
standards, critical analysis, and research
cover that they are far better equipped for
techniques.
the demands of university study after finish-
n Monday we enjoyed the Academic
ing a major research project in high school.
Research Assembly, in which pupils 2. Work on the skills involved with academic
Early on in university, this can result in a less
Ogave presentations on pieces of ac- research involves thinking critically, chal-
stressful transfer and less effort as they al-
ademic research they had undertaken. Al- lenging presumptions, and creating argu-
ready have skills their peers do not.
though still very young for undertaking ac- ments supported by data. Studies at the
ademic research whilst they are at school, university level across several areas highly
8. Students who complete pieces of academic
doing so does have numerous benefits. respect these abilities.
research with success will feel more confi-
dent in their writing and research skills. This
It is important to start teaching basic aca- 3. Academic research calls for excellent
assurance can help them when they go on in
demic research skills at school and build on time management and self-control. Pupils
their studies and take more difficult courses
these through the Sixth-Form College years, learn to work autonomously, to set goals,
at university.
before a pupil goes on to university. and to manage their time effectively—all
of which are essential for success in fur-
ther education.

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