Get step by step help to start your assessments and develop your research skills during your first year.
Start by watching this short video to get to know the library.
Searching for supporting evidence and theories (academic references) is a key skill you need to develop.
You already critically search for information every day even if you are not conscious of it. Whether comparing products to buy or working out the best way to get to a destination, you analyse information constantly.
At university you must:
The research cycle, which includes finding supporting references, is important to become familiar with.
Researching is not linear; you will likely move across stages as you discover more on your topic area.
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