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Literature review: the process

2nd March 2021 1st March 2021  Reading, Research

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 …

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Reading and researching for assignments: managing the sources
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Reading and researching for assignments: managing the sources

9th February 2021 7th August 2020  Getting Organised, Reading, Research

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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Using feedback to improve future performance

4th December 2020 4th December 2020  Essays, Referencing, Studying

Learning is a process of communication, and feedback is essential to this. It helps you identify strengths/weaknesses in your work and focus on problem areas. But it is not always obvious what your feedback is …

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University reading: making it efficient

13th November 2020 12th November 2020  Reading, Research, Studying

Reading is an essential part of university study. But when you look through the reading lists for your courses, they can seem daunting. You might be asking yourself how you …

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Reading and researching for assignments: before you begin
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Reading and researching for assignments: before you begin

20th October 2020 19th October 2020  Getting Organised, Reading, Research

The reading and research involved in writing an assignment can be an overwhelming task. You may put off starting it because you are not sure where to start. Or you may feel the …

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Thinking critically about your reading

16th October 2020 8th October 2020  Critical thinking, Reading, Studying

Reading at university is a demanding task. It can often seem difficult to question the work of academics, given that they are experts in their fields. But this is something you have to do …

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