There are a variety of resources to help you with your study skills, assignment and academic writing. Below you can find a range of online resources designed to support you to study online.
You can find further information and support on the Remote Learning Guide.
Introduction to the Library Short Course
This short course provides an introduction to the library and our resources. Click the image below to launch the course.
Finding Journal Articles (Advanced Search Strategies)
The following short course provides guidance on advance search strategies for finding journal articles. It should only take 5-10 minutes to complete. Click the image below to launch the course.
From help with structuring and writing assignments, to support with maths and stats, the Centre for Academic Success can help you. Click on the image below to find out more about their services:
The TextHelp Read & Write toolbar includes a text to speech screen reader and advanced spell checker. Please note, whilst Read & Write is usually only available on campus PCs, university staff and students can temporarily use it on personal devices now that library buildings and PC labs are closed. The video below shows you how to access Read & Write remotely.
You will need an access code, which you will find by logging into Blackboard and checking the TextHelp notice on the left.
This short course provides an guidance on using the APA referencing system. Click the image below to launch the course.
This short course provides step by step instructions to help you access ebooks via iFind. Click on the image below to access the course.
Finding Conference Proceedings Short Course
The following short course will explain how to find conference proceedings. It should only take 5-10 minutes to complete. Click the image below to launch the course.
Finding Journal Articles Short Course
This short course provides an introduction to finding journal articles. Click the image below to launch the course.
The following short course will explain how to find dissertations and theses. Click the image below to launch the course.
MindView is a mind-mapping tool, using a interface similar to Microsoft Office. Video tutorials are also available on the company website.
Please note: Whilst Mindview is usually only available on campus PCs, university staff and students can temporarily use it on personal devices now that library buildings and PC labs are closed. To access the resource remotely you will be able to download a copy of the Mindview software to use with a limited 90 day licence key, which you will find by logging into Blackboard and checking the Mindview notice on the left.
To help you take notes from online classes over the coming months, Swansea University will provide you with free access to a note taking app called Glean, until the 31st August 2020. You can sign up for Glean and find more information and demo videos on our remote learning pages.
