With the current restrictions on academic institutions in the UK, it can feel like students are being told more about what they can’t do, than what they can do. With the recent changes to the library and other study spaces around campus, you may be asking yourself how you can work effectively in these new circumstances, whether you’re at university or at home. Here’s a few ways to find practical solutions to study issues you may be facing, and a helpful guide to using the library services even if you cannot access the main library space at the moment.
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Giving a presentation is something that you’ll have to do sooner or later at university. Let’s face it, it’s an important skill for societies, job interviews and other aspects of life too whether you like it or not! If you dread doing presentations, haven’t done one before and don’t know where to start, or just want to know how you can make your good presentations even better, then read on… By Rhiannon Taylor
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How to find official publications for your essay or dissertation
Have you ever needed to know what is being said about a major issue in Parliament, or whether a new Bill is about to become law soon? In today’s post, find out how to keep up with Parliamentary information … by Helen Riley Continue reading “How to find official publications for your essay or dissertation”
Sound and vision: using audiovisual sources
Unless you’re a Film & TV student, you may not automatically think of including audiovisual sources in your essay or assignment. But, as this guide suggests, there’s a wealth of material out there for you to explore and it’s not all television box sets and subtitled films!… By Julie Robinson
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What’s new at the Library
It’s the start of Term 2 and we are delighted to have a full campus once more! It’s particularly exciting to welcome you with the news of what’s new at the Library… By Sofia Rios
Home for the Holidays? Tips for Using Other UK Libraries
With the end of term fast approaching, some of you will be leaving Warwick for the vacation. Not sure how you’re going to manage without the Library? Whether you‘re researching for an assignment or just need a quiet space to study, there are plenty of alternatives you can try while you’re away… By Julie Robinson
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Reading Lists at a glance
By this point in the term you should be well underway with your module reading and hopefully enjoying the benefits of the Library’s Reading List system. But have you ever wondered what’s involved in preparing the lists for you? The Library’s Reading List team will take you through what happens… By Lizzie Morrison
Making the most of your reading list in Talis Aspire
Struggling to manage your module reading? Talis Aspire may at a glance seem like another system to get to grips with before you even set foot in a lecture theatre, but it’s actually a pretty nifty tool that can help you find your way around the other resources and ultimately aid your learning experience… By James Taylor
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Textbooks: try before you buy
Remember when Harry Potter got his letter from Hogwarts? And attached was a list of all the books he needed to buy? Remember wanting that exact list, rushing out to Flourish and Blotts and buying each and every one of them? The only bit J.K. Rowling didn’t mention was that he probably didn’t need half of them and neither will you…By Thomas Stewart
Moving up a Gear: Undergraduate Dissertations and Projects
So it’s the Summer Vacation but it’s not too early to start thinking ahead to the next phase of your Warwick degree course… By Helen Ireland
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