Core Academic Study Skills Framework

Introductory

Understand the importance of keeping a record of searches and the resources found when researching:

Consider how you select and read relevant information sources. 

Learn how to use and summarise information sources to support your writing: 

Understand what plagiarism is, and how to avoid it through correctly referencing sources.

Apply the correct referencing style for your School/module, and know how to access referencing help and guidance e.g. UoL referencing guides, tutorials, Learning and Teaching Librarian support

Intermediate

• Construct an accurate reference for further information types in your subject area, and understand the importance of locating all the required details for a particular reference type e.g. conference papers, multimedia, social media
• Proofread your referencing for common mistakes and rectify them accordingly
• Understand what reference management software is, and consider the benefits this may offer in collecting and compiling your references
• Know how to access the software provided by the University (RefWorks and EndNote) and what support is available e.g. workshops, helpguides

Advanced

• Develop a range of strategies to keep up to date in your discipline, including saving searches and setting up alerts for key journals/resources
• Decide on a strategy and workflow for managing information which suits your discipline and purpose
• Evaluate reference management tools and strategies for suitability with your chosen strategy and workflows
• Use reference management software to collate references from your research in one place, and prepare bibliographies
• Collect, access and use information legally & ethically, understanding how to communicate findings clearly and in an appropriate style
• Articulate which resources you have used whilst studying, describe the skills you have developed in the process, and how these were developed (in readiness for further study, placements, interviews and the workplace)