Resources for Foundation Degree Students
Journals - Business Management
Journals - Computing
Journals - Health and Care Management
Library Databases - Business Management
Library Databases - Computing
Library Databases - Health and Care Management
Useful Links and Research Tools - Business Management
Useful Links and Research Tools - Computing
Useful Links and Research Tools - Health and Care Management
Referencing Guide - All Subjects
Recommended Workshops
Developing your Academic Voice
This workshop focuses on using academic language to clearly communicate your thoughts in your spoken and written assessments. We will explore techniques for academic writing, enabling you to express yourself with more confidence.
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Time Management
Always leaving your assignments to the last minute? Don't know how to effectively plan your assignments? This time management workshop will provide you with the tools you need to stay on track and meet your deadlines.
After this session you may want to attend: Approaching Assignments
An Introduction to the Library
Are you new to university study? Or do you just want to know what the Arden Library can offer you? This short workshop will introduce you to the core features of Arden’s fully digital Library service, and show you where to turn for further support with your studies.
After this session you may want to attend How to find ebooks in the Library Portal; How to find journal articles in the Library Portal.
Referencing: AU Harvard style
This workshop is for students that use the AU Harvard referencing style. It will focus on in-text citations, developing a reference list and how to reference some of the most frequently used source types.
After this session you may want to attend: Paraphrasing, Paragraph Structure
Evaluating Resources
Good quality, reliable resources are the starting point for any research. This workshop will explore practical techniques for assessing and evaluating information from a range of sources, and practice using some of the tools that can help you.
After this session you may want to attend: Understanding Research, Critical Thinking and Writing
Understanding the Assignment
In this workshop, we will look at ways to break down assignment questions to develop understanding and take time This workshop will focus on ways to break down assignment questions to identify clear tasks. You will be able to practise planning and structuring an answer to an assignment question based on your analysis of the question.
After this session you may want to attend: Approaching Assignments, An Introduction to Critical Thinking
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Academic Writing
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