Self-guided tutorials
Welcome to our self-guided tutorials. This page highlights key tutorials around discovering, evaluating and referencing sources.
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Welcome to your Library
Are you new to the University? This tutorial introduces the different resources and services available through the library.
Discovering
- Using library searchThis tutorial will familiarise you with the basic features of Library Search, and some advanced ones too.
- Looking beyond your reading listThis tutorial shows you how to use Library Search, and introduces you to subject databases.
- Effective research with databasesLearn which are the best tools to carry out research on your topic, and how to use them effectively.
- Grey literatureGet help with finding and using grey literature such as reports, blogs, working papers and more.
Referencing
- EndNote OnlineThis interactive tutorial will get you quickly up to speed with the core features of EndNote Online.
- EndNote DesktopLearn how to use the core features of EndNote Desktop effectively with this in-depth tutorial.
- Introducing ZoteroThis tutorial with video demos shows how to create a Zotero account, import references and cite in Word.
- Zotero Tips and TricksAfter mastering the basics of Zotero, this tutorial demonstrates extra features such as notes, tags and managing citation styles. It has many demo videos and signposts to troubleshooting FAQ's.