Let’s talk research: Q&A with OU Librarians

USEFUL LINKS:

• Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/
• Cite Them Right: https://www-citethemrightonline-com.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/
• Quick guide to Cite Them Right referencing for Law modules: https://www.open.ac.uk/library/referencing-and-plagiarism/quick-guide-to-cite-them-right-referencing-for-law-modules
• Quick guide to Harvard referencing (Cite Them Right): https://www.open.ac.uk/library/referencing-and-plagiarism/quick-guide-to-harvard-referencing-cite-them-right

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• OU Library: https://university.open.ac.uk/library/ 
• OU Library Help and Support: https://university.open.ac.uk/library/help-and-support 
• OU Library training sessions and events: https://www5.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events
• OU Library - Referencing and plagiarism: https://www.open.ac.uk/library/help-and-support/referencing-and-plagiarism
• Referencing your sources more details: https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/pathways/13/15
• Library training session on "The why and how of referencing": https://www.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/the-why-and-how-of-referencing
• Bibliographic management tools: https://university.open.ac.uk/library/referencing-and-plagiarism/bibliographic-management

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• Using Prompt: https://www.open.ac.uk/library/help-and-support/advanced-evaluation-using-prompt
• PROMPT: https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/activity/XK1087#page1

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Pomodoro Technique:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique
• https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/page/view.php?id=165521
• https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/beating-procrastination-the-pomodoro-technique

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

• SCONUL scheme: https://university.open.ac.uk/library/help-and-support/using-other-libraries-and-sconul-access#41513 
• Lego, Model Kits and Miniatures Club: https://www.oustudents.com/organisation/6046/
• Study Skills (Help Centre): https://help.open.ac.uk/browse/study-skills
• Academic writing: https://help.open.ac.uk/academic-writing-style
• Critical reading: https://help.open.ac.uk/critical-reading-techniques
• Understanding the question: https://help.open.ac.uk/understanding-the-question
• Preparing assignments: https://help.open.ac.uk/preparing-assignments
• Good academic practice: https://learn1.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=100043
• Essay and report writing skills on Open Learn: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/essay-and-report-writing-skills/content-section-0?active-tab=content-tab
• Generative AI for OU students: https://about.open.ac.uk/policies-and-reports/policies-and-statements/gen-ai/generative-ai-students