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How to find, evaluate and integrate evidence 

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How to find, evaluate and integrate evidence 

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RHUL library guide to searching information

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RHUL library guide to searching information

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RHUL

This Moodle page provides clear step-by-step advice on how to discover information using different search tools.

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Approaches to paraphrasing, summarising and quoting

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Approaches to paraphrasing, summarising and quoting

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Practical advice on how to reference sources 

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Practical advice on how to reference sources 

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Advice on constructing a clear argument for your essay

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Advice on constructing a clear argument for your essay

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Why academic integrity matters in academic writing

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Why academic integrity matters in academic writing

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Cite Them Right

This RHUL subscription guide to a range of referencing styles is comprehensive and detailed. Choose your style (e.g. Harvard, MLA, APA) and what you want to reference (e.g. a book chapter, a journal article) and you will find instructions for both in-text citation and bibliographical entries.

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University of Manchester

A five step guide to developing a clear thesis statement and structuring your essay to develop argument. Recommended.

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Harvard University

Essential advice on these three forms of reporting the work of others. Recommended.

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RHUL

A comprehensive overview of referencing: the principles, the styles used at RHUL, and the tools  that can help you record sources efficiently.

NOTE: If in doubt about your department's preferred style, always check the referencing advice given in your Student Handbook - or ask your lecturers.

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RHUL library guide to evaluating evidence

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RHUL library guide to evaluating evidence

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RHUL

Find out about the Critical Evaluation Framework and how it can help you identify credible, relevant evidence.

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RHUL

Guidance on using referencing tools incl. Zotero, Mendeley, Refworks and Endnote. Recommended.

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Royal Literary Fund

Markers are looking for a clear argument in your writing. This guide explains how you can meet this requirement.

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Teesside University

Clear advice on Harvard referencing based on the book Cite Them Right by Pears and Shields.

IMPORTANT: There are are different versions of Harvard referencing so make sure you follow the version recommended by your department.

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RHUL

Take this Moodle course to achieve a thorough understanding of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Guidance is also provided on how to submit your work via Turnitin, the college's plagiarism detection software.

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George Mason University

Brief but helpful advice.

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YouTube tutorials on how to use the Word referencing tool to add citations:

TUTORIAL 1
TUTORIAL 2

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RHUL

Dr. Ursula Hackett advises student writers to state the core argument succinctly at the outset of an essay. Clear examples provide helpful illustration in this recommended video tutorial.

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How to Write Brilliant Essays: Controlling your Argument

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RHUL

Dr Ursula Hackett suggests three ways to build convincing argument that moves your writing on from  the formulaic.

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How to Write Brilliant Essays: Losing the Training Wheels

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Harvard Faculty talk about the elements of academic argument.

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Harvard Faculty talk about the elements of academic argument.

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Harvard Writes

Listen to leading academics at Harvard identify the essential components of scholarly argument.

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RMIT University

This tutorial tells you what paraphrasing is and how to do it well.

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RMIT University

Pick a referencing style, select what kind of source you want to reference and the 'Easy Cite' tool shows you the conventions to apply.

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University of North Carolina

Clear guidance on how to use quotation to strengthen written argument.

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RHUL

Essential advice on how academic writers need to engage with 'the literature'. Dr Ursula Hackett provides clear example of how to do this. A must watch.

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How to Write Brilliant Essays: Using literature and evidence

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Harvard Writes

In order to write effectively, you need to know when to use evidence and how to analyse that evidence to support your thesis. Listen to Stephen Pinker and other Harvard academics on this theme.

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RHSU

Key terms defined and RHUL regulations outlined. Very useful!

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Harvard College Writing Program

Clear explanation of plagiarism with sound advice on how to avoid it in your assignments.

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