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This collection of materials will help you get started with academic writing and research skills.
Learn about the distinction between quantitative and qualitative methods of research, and some advantages and disadvantages of each.
Research methods are split broadly into quantitative and qualitative methods. Which you choose will depend on your research questions, your underlying philosophy of research, and your preferences and skills. Our pages Introduction to Research Methods and Designing Research set out some of the issues about the underlying philosophy.
Learn why referencing is a key academic skill. Get organised with your referencing, save time and avoid plagiarism.
Citing and referencing information can be daunting for students who do not understand the principles. There are numerous ways to reference. Different institutions, departments or lecturers may require different styles – check with your lecturer if you are unsure. Bad referencing is a common way for students to lose marks in assignments, it is worth both time and effort to learn how to reference correctly.
These materials will help you avoid plagiarism by teaching you how to properly integrate information from published sources into your own writing.
Argumentation is part of our everyday dealings with other people. - In an argument, two parties each present their supporting evidence.
