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Metadiscourse (or ‘metatext’) is a key feature of academic writing. Hyland (2019) describes it as the writer's “interpersonal communication” and it refers to the parts of your text that talk about your argument in order ...
Tags: academic writing, barrington, knl, study skills, writing|05/05/2026
In our previous systematic literature review post we identified some background reading for getting started, explained how to find other systematic literature reviews to help you understand what is required, and how reviews should be structured and written ...
Tags: barrington, knl, literature review, resources, slr, SOMLibrary, systematic review, web-mirc-articles|01/05/2026
Undertaking a systematic literature review can seem a bit daunting so breaking it down into separate stages is a good way to begin. In this blog post we’re going to identify some background reading and ...
Tags: barrington, journals, knl, literature review, mirc, researchers, slr, SOMLibrary, systematic review, web-mirc-articles|29/04/2026
Library Services staff will be taking a break on Monday 4 May for the early May bank holiday. You will still be able to access all the online resources and help you need via our ...
Tags: barrington, knl, opening hours, SOMLibrary|27/04/2026
Need to gen up on your referencing? Then read on. The following are some of the most important things to know about referencing in the APA7 style at Cranfield. 1. If you do not reference ...
Tags: academic writing, APA7, barrington, knl, libraries, referencing|23/04/2026
As part of your PhD or Master’s thesis, you will probably have to write a literature review. A successful literature review will offer an analysis of the existing research in your field, demonstrating your understanding ...
Tags: barrington, knl, literature review, slr, systematic review|21/04/2026
Life on campus
By: Sultana Yassin Abdi MSc Air Transport Management, Current Student Born and raised in the vibrant landscape of the UAE, with roots stretching back to Somalia, my life has always been ...
05/02/2026
I’ve learnt to be flexible and try new things – you never know where it could take you to! Hello! My name is Sophie and I’m studying MSc Air Transport Management. Why did ...
03/02/2026
When I first arrived at Cranfield, I had no idea that one year later I would be standing at the heart of our student community, serving as President of the Cranfield Student Association (CSA). ...
Tags: cranfield students association, cranfield university, student experience, student life, student support, sustainability|08/01/2026
My personal motto is: Engineering for everyone, communities thrive when women build. It’s a reminder of why I chose this path and why I’m committed to making space for more women in engineering ...
Tags: Commonwealth Scholarship, environmental engineering, international student, student funding, women in engineering, women in stem|17/11/2025
I want to be an astronaut! I know how farfetched that might sound but it’s been my dream since I was 8 years old. I have always been fascinated by how materials are engineered ...
Tags: Advanced Materials|12/11/2025
The first few weeks at Cranfield have been a whirlwind of new ideas, new faces, and the sheer excitement of finally tackling the universe's most complex challenges. As I settle into the MSc in ...
Tags: aerospace, astronautics, msc, space, women in stem|05/11/2025
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Metadiscourse (or ‘metatext’) is a key feature of academic writing. Hyland (2019) describes it as the writer's “interpersonal communication” and it refers to the parts of your text that talk about your argument in order ...
Tags: academic writing, barrington, knl, study skills, writing|05/05/2026
In our previous systematic literature review post we identified some background reading for getting started, explained how to find other systematic literature reviews to help you understand what is required, and how reviews should be structured and written ...
Tags: barrington, knl, literature review, resources, slr, SOMLibrary, systematic review, web-mirc-articles|01/05/2026
Undertaking a systematic literature review can seem a bit daunting so breaking it down into separate stages is a good way to begin. In this blog post we’re going to identify some background reading and ...
Tags: barrington, journals, knl, literature review, mirc, researchers, slr, SOMLibrary, systematic review, web-mirc-articles|29/04/2026
Library Services staff will be taking a break on Monday 4 May for the early May bank holiday. You will still be able to access all the online resources and help you need via our ...
Tags: barrington, knl, opening hours, SOMLibrary|27/04/2026
Need to gen up on your referencing? Then read on. The following are some of the most important things to know about referencing in the APA7 style at Cranfield. 1. If you do not reference ...
Tags: academic writing, APA7, barrington, knl, libraries, referencing|23/04/2026
As part of your PhD or Master’s thesis, you will probably have to write a literature review. A successful literature review will offer an analysis of the existing research in your field, demonstrating your understanding ...
Tags: barrington, knl, literature review, slr, systematic review|21/04/2026
