Research and Writing

Database searching

Get started searching electronic databases and storing bibliographic material.

Annotated bibliographies

Learn the difference between annotated bibliographies and lit reviews.

Literature reviews

Start to develop your own position by conducting a lit review.

Writing habits

Set up good writing habits from the beginning of your degree.

Abstracts

Learn to describe your work in just a few hundred words.

Thesis statements

Ensure your thesis statement is clear and arguable.

Introductions

Open your writing with a strong introduction.

Conclusions

Leave your audience convinced with a good conclusion.

Referencing and avoiding plagiarism

Incorporate quotes fluently and don't get caught out by bad referencing.

Academic style

Make your writing more sophisticated by understanding the conventions of academic English.

Argument

Find out how to develop a strong argument from critical research skills.

Editing and proofreading

Learn the difference between editing and proofreading and do both well.

Thesis proposals

Structure a clear proposal for your research.

The minor thesis

Overcome the hurdles of writing a minor thesis, from topic selection to presentation.

Report writing

Write informative and well-structured reports.

Oral presentations

Give a great oral presentation and use Powerpoint effectively.

Exam preparation

See all the tips for being well prepared on exam day.

Grammar and ESL sites

More sites offering help with grammar and particular ESL concerns.