The Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team
The Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) team provide guidance for Degree Apprentices alongside regular classes on topics such as academic style, critical analysis, relating theory to practice, research skills, reflective writing, referencing, and much more.
We assist learners in three main ways:
- Academic skills resources for self-study, available here on the Learner Portal.
- Workshops to practise and develop academic skills - book your place here.
- One-to-one tutorials to discuss your assignments - book one here.
ACE Study Skills Inductions for New Learners April 2025
ACE Study Skills Workshops for All Learners April - June 2025
*ACE is currently a service for Degree Apprentices only*
For all Apprentices and Degree Apprentices:
If you have a confirmed or suspected neurodiversity or disability, please see the support available from QA's Learner Support Team.
If you require welfare support please contact QA's Safeguarding Team.
Getting Started
Study Skills Inductions for New Learners
Planning, Reading, and Finding Sources
Getting Started on Your Assignment
Reading Critically and Evaluating Sources
Writing Assignments
Critical Analysis
Relating Theory to Practice and Reflection
Structuring Your Work
Editing Your Work
Academic Style and Language
Paraphrasing
Coherence, Being Concise, Hedging, and Useful Vocabulary
Referencing, Appendices, Tables and Figures
Referencing
Referencing (QA Harvard)
- QA Apprenticeships Harvard Referencing Full Guide
- In-Text Citations (QA Harvard) Quick Guide
- Writing a Reference List (QA Harvard) Quick Guide
- QA Apprenticeships Harvard Referencing Workshop Slides
Referencing (Solent University)