Writing at doctoral level
The Library has many resources to help you at doctoral level, whether you’re doing a PhD, Professional Doctorate, MPhil or other doctoral level work. We have pulled together a list of books and online...
Tagged: Psychology
Psychology – reading for pleasure
Not everything you read has to be for an assignment … you could just read for pleasure! Psychology & Counselling is an incredibly rich and interesting subject so why not spend the summer reading...
Resources to support LGBT Pride Month
June is LGBT Pride Month, and in solidarity with our LGBT friends, family, students and staff the library has curated some examples resources which we encourage all to check out. We've selected a few...
Answering exam questions- hints and tips
So you finally made it, assignments handed in, summer is just around the corner, all you need to do is sit that exam, easy right? Exams can be extremely daunting, but fear not, this...
Surviving the exam- useful hints and tips.
In a previous blog, we looked at how you can prepare for your exams. This time we will offer some useful hints and tips on how to avoid stress and be prepared on the...
Preparing for exams: hints and tips.
Let’s face it, exams are tough. But fear not, there are lots of ways you can prepare for your exams; there’s also plenty of advice and guidance available. Start planning your revision early. It...
Need advice? Come to our Study Skills Drop-Ins!
With weekly Study Skills drop-in sessions taking place at both the Murray Library and St Peter’s Library, there are now more opportunities than ever before to get advice on your academic skills! Drop-ins are...
Finishing Your Dissertation
After months of hard work, it can feel like a relief to finally put the finishing touches on your dissertation and get it ready for hand-in. However, it’s important to make sure you leave...
Time to revise? -Common pitfalls and how to overcome them.
It’s that time of year again when exams are on the horizon and you need to do some revision. This can be extremely daunting, especially as it can seem like there is so much...
Deadlines looming? Time running out? Make the best use of the time you have.
As deadlines rapidly approach you may feel that time is slipping away. But fear not! This blog will give you some hints and tips to help you manage your time effectively. Organisation is key!...
Deadlines approaching? – This is for you!
University deadlines are fast approaching. Over the coming weeks you are likely to complete multiple assignments, and perhaps sit several exams. While this may seem daunting, there are lots of ways you can make...
Writing your dissertation- hints and tips.
In a previous blog, your dissertation-we can help!, we looked at how you can access advice and guidance on your dissertation from our Study Skills Advisers. This time we will offer some useful hints...
Study Skills Support – Make the most of your one-to-one
A one-to-one appointment with one of our Study Skills Advisers can be a great way to get some in-depth advice and guidance on developing your academic skills. Here are some tips to help you...
Your dissertation- we can help!
If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student writing a dissertation or any final year project, this is for you. Chances are you have succeeded in many aspects of your studies already and made good...
Box of Broadcasts
BoB (Box of Broadcasts) Box of Broadcasts (or BoB) is an on demand TV & Radio service that The University of Sunderland’s Library Services has subscribed to. This means that our staff and students...