academic writing
10 things to know about referencing at Cranfield (APA7) – a taster
Cranfield University2026-04-20T16:12:59+01:0023/04/2026|Tags: academic writing, APA7, barrington, knl, libraries, referencing|
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 ...
Do you know what makes a Technical Report special?
Katie2026-04-13T15:36:23+01:0013/04/2026|Tags: academic writing, barrington, group design project, group projects, knl, SOMLibrary, technical reports|
Writing a technical report is a little different to writing a lab report or an essay for your tutors, requiring a different approach, communication skills and format. What are technical reports? Technical reports are formal, ...
Working on your group project? We can help!
Karyn Meaden-Pratt2026-02-09T13:07:14+00:0009/02/2026|Tags: academic writing, barrington, group projects, knl, poster presentation, SOMLibrary, study skills, teamwork|
When undertaking a group project, typically you'll need to investigate a topic, decide on a methodology for your investigation, gather and collate information and data, share your findings with each other, and then formally report ...
Get a head start on referencing and plagiarism
Karyn Meaden-Pratt2025-10-06T12:39:11+01:0006/10/2025|Tags: academic writing, barrington, knl, new students, plagiarism, referencing, SOMLibrary, study skills|
We offer a module on Referencing And Avoiding Plagiarism which you can find on your Canvas dashboard. It explains the role and importance of citing references and how to incorporate the work of other authors ...
New Shut up and Write sessions – Sign up now!
Mandy Smith2025-09-05T17:18:08+01:0008/09/2025|Tags: academic writing, barrington, doctoral students, knl, masters students, new students, shutupandwrite, SOMLibrary, study skills|
What is Shut up and Write (SUAW), I hear you ask? SUAW provides students with an online forum to come together to complete tasks in a social environment. The Thesis Whisperer claims “Shut up and ...
Too much to do? Can’t get your thoughts down on paper?
Karyn Meaden-Pratt2025-07-17T14:32:28+01:0028/07/2025|Tags: academic writing, barrington, knl, mirc, SOMLibrary, study skills, time management|
Our Study Skills Hub has two sections that may be able to help you! In Time Management we have some great tips on how to manage your time, to prioritise, and de-stress. First of all, ...
