Research and Writing

Finding Digital Information

Search databases, online journal repositories and other digital information resources.

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Annotated bibliographies

Learn the difference between annotated bibliographies and lit reviews.

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Literature reviews

Start to develop your own position by conducting a lit review.

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Writing habits

Set up good writing habits from the beginning of your degree.

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Abstracts

Learn to describe your work in just a few hundred words.

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Thesis statements

Ensure your thesis statement is clear and arguable.

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Introductions

Open your writing with a strong introduction.

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Conclusions

Leave your audience convinced with a good conclusion.

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Referencing and avoiding plagiarism

Incorporate quotes fluently and don't get caught out by bad referencing.

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Academic style

Make your writing more sophisticated by understanding the conventions of academic English.

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Argument

Find out how to develop a strong argument from critical research skills.

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Editing and proofreading

Learn the difference between editing and proofreading and do both well.

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Thesis proposals

Structure a clear proposal for your research.

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The minor thesis

Overcome the hurdles of writing a minor thesis, from topic selection to presentation.

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Report writing

Write informative and well-structured reports.

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Oral presentations

Give a great oral presentation and use Powerpoint effectively.

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Exam preparation

See all the tips for being well prepared on exam day.

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Grammar and ESL sites

More sites offering help with grammar and particular ESL concerns.

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