Reading and research skills

University of Southampton, Dyslexia Services have developed a range of academic study skills resources available to download. This resource supports reading and research skills.

Research Skills for 2009.doc

Used in Research Skills for Biomedical Science. This links to a set of Word and Powerpoint documents

Research Skills for Biomedical Science

This is a collection of PowerPoint and Word documents used to deliver a 10 ECTS module at HE4 level to PhD students in the School of Medicine.

Writing a research proposal

A presentation for 2 Units in SOES 6018 and SOES 6060, on how to write a successful research proposal. This module aims to ensure that MSc Oceanography, MSc Marine Science, Policy & Law and MSc Marine Resource Management students are equipped with the skills they need to function as professional marine scientists, in addition to / in conjuction with the skills training in other MSc modules. The module covers training in fieldwork techniques, communication & research skills, IT & data analysis and professional development.

Planning and presenting research seminars

A presentation on planning and presenting research seminars for SOES 6018. This module aims to ensure that MSc Oceanography, MSc Marine Science, Policy & Law and MSc Marine Resource Management students are equipped with the skills they need to function as professional marine scientists, in addition to / in conjuction with the skills training in other MSc modules. The module covers training in fieldwork techniques, communication & research skills, IT & data analysis and professional development.

Research papers

A presentation on writing research papers for SOES 6018. This module aims to ensure that MSc Oceanography, MSc Marine Science, Policy & Law and MSc Marine Resource Management students are equipped with the skills they need to function as professional marine scientists, in addition to / in conjuction with the skills training in other MSc modules. The module covers training in fieldwork techniques, communication & research skills, IT & data analysis and professional development.

Academic study skills guides for students with dyslexia

Six downloadable guides produced by Dyslexia Services covering: academic writing; dissertations; memory, revision and exam techniques; note taking and note making; organisation and time management; reading and research skills

Making the case: an academic guide to research

This guide gives advice on the best ways to find and select the most useful, reliable and relevant information to support and argument in your essay.

Learn, discover, develop and create: University of Southampton guide to research

The University of Southampton guide to research has been composed by the University’s academic librarians and is a gateway to resources listed by academic subject.

e-Research Methods Theme 4 Choosing Your Research Topic

In this theme you will work through a series of texts and activities designed to develop the essential personal, organisational, management, theoretical and research skills you need to select an appropriate topic for a Masters/PhD research project.

Intute Reusable Learning Objects

These are the Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) that Intute have evaluated and added to their nursing and midwifery section. If you search for 'rlo' you'll get a list of over 60 RLOs, they are mostly related to A&P but some of them are about research skills and referencing...