Research techniques
Develop your understanding of the connection between research, reading and writing.
Research techniques resources
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Analysing, interpreting and presenting data
5 top tips to help you engage critically with data.
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Developing a research question
This video will guide you on how to develop a good research question.
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Writing an abstract
This page explains what an abstract is, its purpose, structure and what to include.
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Writing a literature review
Literature reviews determine what is known on a topic, how well this knowledge is established, and where future research might be directed. This page explains how to write literature reviews.
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Writing a research proposal
A guide to writing an effective proposal that effectively outlines the research you will undertake at a higher level of study.

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