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SQA Past Papers<\/a><\/h3>\n

Exam past papers for the last 3 years. Marking instructions also available so you can see what the examiners are looking for in your answers.<\/p>\n

Save paper by working from screen or copying and pasting relevant questions into a Word document before printing out. Remember – you don’t do the whole exam paper, therefore don’t need all of it.<\/p>\n

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Referencing & Bibliograpy<\/h3>\n

Referencing and Bibliography<\/a> <\/strong>– A Guide<\/p>\n

My Bib<\/a><\/strong> – A free citation tool<\/p>\n

Harvard Referencing Generator<\/a><\/strong> – a useful online resource to collate your references – books, journals, websites, etc.<\/p>\n

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Online\u00a0Revision<\/h3>\n

Bright Red Publishing<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– Free revision guides and online revision activities. Register for a free account.<\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize –\u00a0National 4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize – National 5<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize – Higher<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Scholar<\/strong><\/a> – Higher\u00a0and some National 5 courses.<\/p>\n

Scottish Curriculum<\/strong><\/a> – free downloadable resources and answers (NB. uses DropBox, so not accessibly via school network.)<\/p>\n

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Subject Specific<\/h3>\n

Modern Languages –\u00a0Languages Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Modern Languages – BBC Langauges<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

English –\u00a0SQA Poetry Set Texts<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– National 5 & Higher<\/p>\n

English – Literature Notes<\/a><\/strong> from Cliff Notes<\/p>\n

English – Literature guides<\/a><\/strong> from Spark Notes<\/p>\n

English – Suggestions for Advanced Higher English Dissertations<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Shetland Library)<\/p>\n

Maths – <\/strong>Maths Revision<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Maths – My Maths<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Study & Revision Skills<\/h3>\n

How to study, study skills, exam preparation, beating stress, etc.<\/p>\n

BBC Brainsmart<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

SQA: For Learners<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Timetable and exam apps; Help with exam prep; Study guides<\/p>\n

How to Study<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Exam Preparation Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Study Tips via Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n