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Finding what to read

Here are some tips on how to get started finding suitable texts and sources. These should help whether you’re working on your first university level essay or prepping for your dissertation!

Make use of the library:

How to use the library
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ejournals
Dissertations
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The Digital Library

Find all the support the Library team offers.

Online tools like Google Scholar can help you, especially if you only have a handful of key words to start from. Or, if you’re researching a more niche subject, its wide breadth of resources will help you greatly.

Your tutors, lecturers and subject librarians can also help by pointing you in the right direction or suggesting some supportive secondary reading.

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