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Learning Skills

Discover and develop the essential skills for academic success

Finding information

Developing the skills needed to locate high-quality information is essential, especially in today’s information-rich world. To succeed in your studies, it is important to use information that is relevant, accurate, current, and unbiased, as this demonstrates your understanding of a topic and showcases your ability to think critically.

Finding information is also crucial in the workplace, as it contributes to critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, both of which are valued by employers.

This toolkit will introduce you to the information resources and support offered by the library, allowing you to effectively find the sources you need.   

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Research Skills Toolkit

Interact with these resources:

Checklists are organised lists of tasks, or items that need to be completed or verified. They are important because they help ensure that no steps are missed, improve efficiency and enhance accuracy in various processes.

By providing a clear and concise way to track progress, checklists can reduce errors and increase productivity.

Watch these recordings:

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A picture of a laptop and magnifying glass with a play icon and the words introduction to the advanced search

A photo of a pile of papers with a play icon and the words citation and grey literature searching

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