Learning object (Sandbox) library

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Feature Learning Object of the Month

Publishing in UK HE [Flash, 12min, w/audio]

General research skills

Using Google Scholar Query Language (Advanced and Novice Guides) [Flash, 5min x 4, w/audio]
How to Access and Register the ESDS (Economic and Social Data Service) Database [Flash, 5min]
How to read at a university research level [Flash, 9min, w/audio]
How to use Birkbeck Library [Beta, Flash, 2min X 5 LOs, no audio]
How to use PowerPoint effectively as a Presentation Tool [coming soon]

Further and continuing education (fce)

So you need to write an essay and this is your first visit to the library: A barebones guide to writing a good essay. [Beta, Flash 8+,]

Law

How a bill becomes an act [Flash, 6min, w/audio]
How to use Lexis Nexis Law Database [Flash, 6 lessons X 2min, w/audio]
The Essay: An Overview and Prepatory Guide [Flash, w/audio, 7min]
How To Write A Good Case Note [Flash, w/ Audio, 8min.]
Reading Jurisprudence: The Case of the Spleunking Explorers [beta version, e.g. still needing voice-over]

English and Humanities

How to Publish in Higher Education [Flash, 11min, w/audio]
How to find and read eBooks from LION (Literature Online) [beta version, e.g. no audio]
How to search for Secondary Literature (Criticism) in LION [beta version, e.g. no sound]

Organisation psychology

Conducting quantitative and qualitative research at Birkbeck [coming soon]
Research ethics: how far can they be bent? [coming soon]

Psychology

How to Access and Register the ESDS (Economic and Social Data Service) Database [Flash, 5min]
Using the Web of Knowledge to find authors citation counting [coming soon]
How to use the Web of Knowledge database advanced search [coming soon]

Biology and chemistry

How to use MindMapping Tools for Biology Research [coming soon]
How to write a scientific bibliography [coming soon]

Politics and sociology

How to use JSTOR research database to find relevant work for your research paper [coming soon]
How to cite resources for politics and sociology using Harvard citation style [coming soon]

SOURCE files [for downloading]

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