There are dedicated UEA toolkits available which offer general advice and support on planning and researching your written work, these cover some of the wider study and research skills useful in all areas of study.
Your 'First Assignment' toolkit will advise you on getting started on your assignments (essays reports and more) and help you enhance them as you progress.
First assignment includes:
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Finding & using information |
Writing and using information |
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Word can be a powerful tool if you're aware of all of the functions and features available to assist you in the structure and organisation of your assignment.
Linked in Learning LinkedIn Learning houses a catalogue of online courses, video tutorials and learning paths to help you learn new skills. UEA students (and recent graduates) can access LinkedIn Learning for FREE through the University.
Wondering if you can you use Wikipedia, social media or AI tools like Chat GPT to do research?
The "Types of information" section of your "First Assignment" tool explores different sources of information, how they might be useful and what to avoid when researching for assignments.
NEW!Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools? Check out this guide for answers to your questions about how you can use AI tools in your assignments, and explore links to further sources of information and to relevant University guidance.
The Learning Enhancement team can help you improve you work and study more effectively through their help desk and workshop, tutorial and self-access support.
There are lots of great Legal research e-books and websites available to you, here is a list of some of the most popular ones:
Legal research skills materials
Please also see your First year law student Skills development module in Blackboard, a module introducing you to fundamental Legal research and writing skills
