Your first assignment can often be the most challenging. Check out our Doing your first assignment guide which provides expert advice and practical tips to help you get started.
Call Number: 001.42 THO
ISBN: 9781526488831
Publication Date: 2019
The key to building a strong academic argument is finding the best sources. Find Your Source shows you how to cut to the chase and uncover the right sources for your project. Hone your research skills and use your library effectively. Focus your online search so you don't get lost down a black hole. Sniff out quality sources (and reject the unreliable ones).
Browse the sections of this guide to discover:
If you are a new student and you would like to know more about using the Library, please visit Library Essentials.
You can ask your Faculty Liaison Librarian for advice or guidance at any time.
The Library Catalogue will help you find specific material that is on the library's shelves such as print book titles and print journals. You can also use the library catalogue to find eJournals and eBooks.
Search All offers a quick overview search of all the library resources from journal articles, standards and theses to case studies, newspapers, maps, music scores, eBooks and more.
The library's A-Z Databases provide resources for in-depth searches and updates on your topic
Try the Quick Guides on how to find different information sources, such as a journal article or textbook from your reading list.
A-Z Library Support Guides
Try the A-Z Library Guides which link to other subject guides and topics like Literature Reviews, Using GenAI and more.
Types of quality information resources for your assignment or dissertation:
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