Research methods
Guidance on the process of designing and carrying out a research project or dissertation - from understanding research methods and writing a research proposal, to planning and managing your project and your research data, and analysing quantitative data.
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Academic Skills (301)
Attend our workshops, and 1:1 appointments for study skills, maths and statistics.
English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)
Access our 1:1s and interactive resources to review your work for logic, effective communication and building of an academic argument.
University Library
Access resources on research methods for your discipline, and effectively manage the data and code in your research project.
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