Research Skills Training
Training in the use of the library, and the electronic resources for the study of Philosophy is primarily offered face-to-face in the form of presentations, practicals and demonstrations. Other training sessions, both general and subject specific is provided by the University Library's Research Skill programme which can be viewed here.
The Librarian will offer regular drop in training sessions in the Casimir Lewy Library throughout the academic year, and will also provide training to individuals by appointment.
A variety of guides to various databases and the Library catalogue are available below:
General Guides
- Library guide (PDF)
- Help with using the Newton library catalogue
- Philosophy eresources guide (PDF)
- Key eresources for Philosophy (PDF). Brief overview.
- Research guide for Philosophy (PDF). Detailed guide aimed at researchers.
- How to access electronic resources (PDF)
- Guide to Camtools (PDF)
- Guide to useful resources for Philosophy
- Good Academic Practice and Plagiarism
Database Guides
- Cambridge Companions Online (PDF)
- CrossSearch (PDF)
- Oxford Reference Online (PDF)
- Philosopher's Index (Proquest) Quick Guide (PDF) | Reference guide
- Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- SCOPUS online tutorial
- Web of Knowledge Quick Guide (PDF) | Reference card | Online tutorial
Citation Management Guides
- Zotero Video tutorial | Quick Guide (PDF)
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General Information Skills Tutorials
Virtual Training Suite Tutorials to develop internet research skills.
Open University Safari Skills in accessing, finding and evaluating Information
Good Academic Practice and Plagiarism