I want to see someone about my academic work, who should I see?

There are three teams in Library and Learning Services who are able to help you with your academic work; Academic Librarians, Learning Development and the Language Development Centre teams. See which team would suit you better and you can book a tutorial with them.

Learning Development also offer drop-in session to answer any quick questions that you have.

Both Academic Librarians and Learning Development tutors can help with Referencing.

Academic Librarians can help with:

• Finding information
• Using NELSON Search Techniques
• Google Scholar Searching for literature
• Evaluating sources
• Using subject databases
• Exploring keywords
• Recording your search. 

Learning Development can help with:

• Academic writing
• Critical thinking
• Reflective writing
• Assignment structure
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Exam and revision advice
• Dissertation advice
• Report writing.

Maths and Stats (part of Learning Development) tutors can help with:

• Numeracy
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Geometry
• Statistics
• SPSS
• Data Analysis.

The Language Development Centre can help you if English is your second or additional language. They can help with:

• Understanding assignment
• Essay writing
• Report writing
• Reflective writing
• Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
• Literature reviews
• Academic grammar
• Academic vocabulary
• Reading strategies
• Presentations.

The Skills Hub

You can visit the Skills Hub for advice and guides on a wide variety of academic skills, including tips on time management, revision and preparation, effective note taking, and more.