Search Constraints

Number of results to display per page
Results for: Language English Remove constraint Language: English Polyu oer sim No Remove constraint Polyu oer sim: No

Search Results

  • Video 
    Doing a Literature Review

    Doing a Literature Review

    These videos contain advice from staff at students at Brunel University on writing your final year research proposal in Physiotherapy. These videos were produced by ASK Academic Skills, Brunel University.

    Keywords:
    Dissertations Academic Research Academic writing
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • e-book 
    The Information Literacy User's Guide: An Open, Online Textbook

    The Information Literacy User's Guide: An Open, Online Textbook

    The Information Literacy User’s Guide introduces students to critical concepts of information literacy as defined for the information-infused and technology-rich environment in which they find themselves. This book helps students examine their roles as information creators and sharers and enables them to more effectively deploy related skills. This textbook includes relatable case studies and scenarios, many hands-on exercises, and interactive quizzes.

    Keywords:
    Information literacy
    Resource Type:
    e-book
     
  • Video 
    How to Write a Literature Review in 30 Minutes or Less

    How to Write a Literature Review in 30 Minutes or Less

    Learn to write literature reviews in 5 steps.

    Keywords:
    Academic writing Research Dissertations Academic
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    What is plagiarism

    What is plagiarism

    In this video, Mr Peter Sidorko, the University Librarian of the University of Hong Kong explain the importance of academic integrity. Students are expected to conduct themselves honesty and with integrity. One of the key responsibilities is to assure to credit the materials used to develop the ideas and academic work properly and avoid plagiarism.

    Keywords:
    Intellectual property Plagiarism Information literacy Academic writing
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    How to check plagiarism

    How to check plagiarism

    In this video, the librarian from the University Librarian of the University of Hong Kong talk about Turnitin. Turnitin is an online text matching software. It offers originality checking on student papers for proper citation or potential plagiarism.

    Keywords:
    Intellectual property Plagiarism Information literacy Academic writing
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    12 Cognitive biases explained - How to think better and more logically removing bias

    12 Cognitive biases explained - How to think better and more logically removing bias

    In this video, it is about the explanation of 12 cognitive biases and presenting them in a format that learners can easily understand to help them make better decision in your life. Cognitive biases are flaws in logical thinking that clear the path to bad decisions, so learning about these ideas can reduce errors in the thought process, leading to a more successful life. These biases are very closely related to logical fallacies, which may help learners win an argument or present information better.

    Keywords:
    Selectivity (Psychology) Cognition Fallacies (Logic)
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin

    How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin

    Dive into the phenomenon known as circular reporting and how it contributes to the spread of false news and misinformation. In previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions for something called circular reporting. Noah Tavlin sheds light on this phenomenon.

    Keywords:
    Media literacy Fake news Information literacy
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    Synthesizing information

    Synthesizing information

    In this video, you’ll learn more about synthesizing information. The video includes information on: (1) The importance of synthesis (2) Tips for improving your thought process (3) Resources

    Keywords:
    Information resources Research -- Methodology Thought thinking
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    How search works

    How search works

    In this video, it illustrates the life span of a Google query. The life span of a Google query is less then 1/2 second, and involves quite a few steps before you see the most relevant results.

    Keywords:
    Google (Firm) Web search engines Internet searching
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    Not all scientific studies are created equal - David H. Schwartz

    Not all scientific studies are created equal - David H. Schwartz

    Every day, we are bombarded by attention grabbing headlines that promise miracle cures to all of our ailments -- often backed up by a "scientific study." But what are these studies, and how do we know if they are reliable? David H. Schwartz dissects two types of studies that scientists use, illuminating why you should always approach the claims with a critical eye.

    Keywords:
    Clinical trials Epidemiology -- Research Research
    Resource Type:
    Video