Category Archives: library
Get to grips with academic writing
Does essay writing trip you up? Do you struggle to know how you’re meant to write? Are you annoyed by gaps in your understanding? The Guardian says that the change from A-levels to a university degree is too much for … Continue reading
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How to study a book before you have it
The wait for a crucial book to become available in the library is frustrating. Even worse when the library doesn’t have the book at all. Aside from inter-library loans, buying the book yourself, and other costly or time-heavy options, what … Continue reading
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The day I broke strict library rules
A story from my past: I bought a sandwich from the uni refectory. Since the library was opposite, I thought I’d pop in and quickly check the new releases shelf. The shelf was next to the issue desk. As I … Continue reading
20/20 – Day 20: 20 tips for effective research
It’s the final day of 20/20. Sniff! I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of posts. Today we return to study and, in particular, conducting awesome research. It’s all too easy to rely on a limited set of information to complete … Continue reading
Textbooks: How do you get around the issue of cost?
Reading lists come and go, but the books you buy are likely to stay with you for a while. Some of the books I bought in my first year are still mine and I’m glad I was told to buy … Continue reading
