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Planning and reviewing your search

Planning and reviewing your search

In this post we will look at the three main steps in carrying out your search for academic literature as well as where to search and how…
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Preparing to read

Preparing to read

In this post we will explore pre-reading strategies to help you get the most from your reading.
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Introduction to journal articles

Introduction to journal articles

In this post we will look at what journal articles are and how you can find relevant journals for your area of research.
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Making the most of academic feedback

Making the most of academic feedback

A series of resources to help you understand and use your academic feedback to improve.
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Understanding what feedback is

Understanding what feedback is

In this post you will reflect on your understanding of what feedback is and how it can be useful.
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Analysing your feedback

Analysing your feedback

In this post you will develop your understanding of marking criteria and how it relates to feedback. We will also look at how you can use…
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Different types of feedback

Different types of feedback

In this post University of Manchester staff explain how they provide feedback and outline the different kinds of feedback that you might…
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Acting on feedback

Acting on feedback

In this post you will reflect on how to prioritise your feedback to create a personalised action plan.
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Reading journal articles critically

Reading journal articles critically

In this post we will explore how we can apply critical thinking skills when reading journal articles.
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Using Special Collections in your work

Using Special Collections in your work

In this post we will introduce you to what special collections are, their importance, and how we can use critical analysis to get the most…
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Evaluating your sources — podcast

Evaluating your sources — podcast

In this podcast and activity you will learn how to question your sources. It is only by questioning sources that you will learn to…
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Getting started with video based assignments

Getting started with video based assignments

In this post we will explore what you need to consider when doing your first video assignment.
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Managing Your Time Effectively

Managing Your Time Effectively

In this post we will explore what time management means and how you can use simple strategies to manage your time more effectively
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Glossary of information types

Glossary of information types

In this post we explore different types of information you may reference or use in your assignments
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Evaluating information sources

Evaluating information sources

In this post you will explore different types of information sources, and consider how to evaluate them so that you are selecting the most…
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Peer assessed group work

Peer assessed group work

How to give and use feedback to get the most value from group work
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