Literature review: the process
You may have to write a literature review as part of a research project or as a standalone assignment. There is a lot involved in writing a literature review. So here are some general tips …
Coming up in March
Our Highlights and Opportunities posts highlight various opportunities available from around the University of Edinburgh for Taught students. Highlights and opportunities for… Undergraduate Students Study Skills Consultations http://edin.ac/2Co9nR7 The IAD …
What is wrong with cramming?
Students often report that they cram before exams. But a review of the literature indicates that this is ineffective. So, what can be done instead? Research by the Chartered Institute …
Be kind to yourself
Who would have thought that almost 11 months on from the first lockdown and the pivot to remote teaching, we would still be in hybrid teaching and learning? Initially we …
Reading and researching for assignments: managing the sources
The reading and research effort involved in an assignment can be significant. And there is nothing more frustrating than when it comes to writing the assignment, knowing you have read something useful but cannot …
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Why should students learn about sustainability? It is not only because “our house is on fire” [1]
The 20th century had its challenges: nuclear weapons, world wars… And the 21st century has a clear one: Sustainable Development, even if there is no clear agreement on what that …
