Library Guides: Learning Skills: Professionals CA2025: Information Research & Learning Skills

Research Skills

Research Skills:

Research Skills are the core skills and attributes that tertiary students need to acquire to succeed in their academic work. Do you know all the learning and research skills that you need? Have a look at the list below

Research Skills

How and where to start your topic
Effective use of databases and internet
Finding evaluating and incorporating the information
Use the library's collection
Organize information
Apply the information to answer the research question
Communicate their knowledge

Consult with the librarians in the library for your assignment

Support regarding Research Skills is offered to students according to the list below:

Drop-in Sessions 10-15 minutes	Longer individual consultation to 60 minutes	Classes
No Appointment needed Meet briefly with the Librarian to discuss the assignment or academic skills needs Librarians operate from 08:00 - 17:00 for drop-in sessions throughout the year Monday - Friday	By appointment for: Students referred by the Faculty In special cases - requests by the individual student The possibility of small study groups	An arrangement with the lecturer and the Librarian As per arrangement with academics Small group requests