We have curated a selection of research skills and critical thinking tutorials to support you in your dissertation.
A literature review aims to give an overview of the current scholarly understanding of a particular topic, including any competing theories or perspectives.
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Discovering is the literacy which enables learners to develop search strategies and utilise a broad range of generic and discipline specific resource discovery tools. Information discovery might be guided, inquiry based, or serendipitous. |
Referencing is the literacy which enables learners to acknowledge the work of others, building on their own analysis of existing knowledge. It also enables learners to attribute sources by creating citations and generating accurate bibliographies. Developing an effective system for keeping track of your references is an essential element of research: Reference management. |
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Learn how to think critically about your information sources, and evaluate information that you find to ensure that it is reliable, accurate, of good quality, and relevant to your assignment. |
Understanding more about academic writing, and the conventions of your discipline, can help you develop confidence and make improvements to your written work. Our colleagues in 301 have produced this useful resource to support your dissertation writing skills. |
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Learn how to communicate with infographics: a visual medium perfect for communicating complex information and data simply. |
