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Master’s dissertation research – library cataloguing

Starting an undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation means that you are going to be spending plenty of time in libraries and archives. There are a range of library classification systems that are in use in the UK and it is well worth taking a little time to understand them. Some university libraries use several systems (for example the Bliss system and the Dewey system) which can make the researcher’s job that little bit harder. Often this is the result of two collections having been brought together in one library, or that the library decided to change systems and work is in progress! As you start your dissertation writing, make sure you are familiar with the most common classification systems:-

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1/5 students believe teaching standards are poor

A fifth of students believe that teaching standards at their university are poor, according to research. A survey of 3,400 undergraduates by the website Student Hut found that 19.6 per are unimpressed by lectures and seminars. Some 20.8 per cent believe that levels of support available outside of timetables sessions was lacking, it emerged. Dan […]

Model Essays Make Model Students

Having a large team of writers who represent all of the major UK universities across a broad range of academic disciplines gives us a unique insight into the state of play across UK Higher Education. It’s a great resource to have available. So, from time to time we take full advantage to find out a […]