Reading and writing

Online resources and tools to help you improve your academic literacy and English language skills and learn about academic integrity issues such as plagiarism and copyright.

Support and resources

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Writing

Support to help you improve your essays, reports, projects and dissertations.

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Check your work for plagiarism

Online advice and tutorials to help you learn about plagiarism and avoid it in your assignments.

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Reading and note taking

Advice and online tutorials to help develop your academic reading skills and improve your note taking.

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Critical thinking and writing

Support to help you think critically about information, question assumptions and evaluate evidence.

Library study skills support

There are a number of ways you can get support from the library, such as talking to us at helpdesks, using our online chat service, booking 1:1s or attending workshops.

Library study skills support

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Academic information

Advice on academic-related issues and what to do if something happens which affects your studies.

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College study support

College-specific online study support and one-to-one help tailored for your subject.

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Research skills

Online advice and tutorials to help you develop your research skills.

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Studiosity

Get same-day feedback on your writing and 24/7 access to study specialists.