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Welcome to the Law Subject Guide
Using the Library Portal for Law students
Recommended Workshops
An Introduction to Critical Thinking
Do you get feedback that your writing is too descriptive? This workshop will help you to develop techniques for critical thinking to improve your writing. The session includes evaluating sources, argument construction and being critical in your writing.
After this session you may want to attend: Critical Thinking and Writing, An Introduction to Academic Writing
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Referencing: OSCOLA style
This workshop is for Law students who use the OSCOLA referencing style. It will focus on the principles of referencing for law including the use of footnotes, and you will learn how to reference some of the most frequently used sources.
Understanding the Assignment
In this workshop, we will look at ways to break down assignment questions to develop understanding and take time to practise the skills you need to start drafting clear and original responses to assignment questions.
After this session you may want to attend: Approaching Assignments, An Introduction to Critical Thinking
How to find eBooks in the Library Portal
The Arden Library Portal is a key tool for finding the best sources for your assignments. This workshop will introduce you to the Library Portal, show you how to use it to search for eBooks, and familiarise you with Kortext, our main eBook platform.
After this session you may want to attend How to find journal articles in the Library Portal, Note-Taking
How to find journal articles in the Library Portal
Journal articles are one of the main forms of academic source that you’ll encounter during your studies. This workshop will introduce you to advanced search techniques and show you how to find high-quality journal articles, using both the Library Portal and academic databases.
After this session you may want to attend Searching for sources beyond the Library Portal.
Searching for sources beyond the Library Portal
Once you’re familiar with using the Arden Library Portal you might want to look elsewhere for additional academic sources. However, knowing which sources of information to trust can be tricky. This workshop will guide you in how to search for information on the web so that you can make the most of Google Scholar, Wikipedia, and more.
After this session you may want to attend Evaluating Resources, Understanding Research
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