Libraries
Finding successful past Cranfield theses
Helen Holmes2026-07-22T16:34:32+01:0022/07/2026|Tags: barrington, ceres, knl, library search, mta, theses, Thesis Project|
It’s always a good idea to look at examples of theses before you start work on your own. You may find them valuable for reading previous research, and for looking at structure, style and methodology. ...
Avoiding common referencing errors
Karyn Meaden-Pratt2026-07-17T14:48:50+01:0020/07/2026|Tags: APA7, barrington, knl, NLM, referencing|
As librarians, we get to see the full spectrum of reference lists in student work —from exemplary to … well, let’s just say, works still very much in progress! We are experts in spotting mistakes ...
Using your Mendeley library after you have left Cranfield
Karyn Meaden-Pratt2026-07-14T15:52:21+01:0014/07/2026|Tags: barrington, knl, mendeley, reference management software|
So you have spent the whole year (or more) lovingly collecting references around the topics that matter to you and now you have a large, personalised library in Mendeley Reference Manager containing all that information. ...
Referencing the use of generative AI in your work
Karyn Meaden-Pratt2026-07-08T12:18:48+01:0008/07/2026|Tags: barrington, Generative AI, knl, referencing, SOMLibrary|
We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has, and will increasingly, become a part of our everyday lives and that we need to adapt to it. Hopefully you will have already seen the guidance for staff ...
Leaving Cranfield soon? Have you heard about Alumni Library Online?
Cranfield University2026-07-01T12:27:21+01:0002/07/2026|Tags: alo, alumni, alumni library, barrington, knl, mirc, SOMLibrary|
We are proud to offer one of the UK’s leading university library services for alumni. Alumni Library Online gives you instant access to thousands of top quality journal articles and the latest thinking to support ...
Want to know more about research methods?
Karyn Meaden-Pratt2026-06-29T17:20:36+01:0029/06/2026|Tags: barrington, knl, SOMLibrary, study skills, thesis, Thesis Project|
Research methods are the strategies and tools used to gather, analyse and interpret data or evidence to uncover new information or create better understanding of a topic. Research methodology is the theory, justification and assumptions ...
