On this page you will find training materials and sources of support for your studies. In addition to using these resources you may wish to contact your Academic Liaison Librarian for one-to-one help. They are here to help you find and use information. They can...
Got a question about the Library, finding information, referencing, literature searching or using EndNote/Mendeley? Or about study skills such as writing assignments/lab reports, time management, using references in your work or preparing for exams?
Then come along to the Library and ASK drop-in for Food and Nutritional Sciences. Your librarian and ASK Adviser will be on hand to discuss your question.
When? Tuesdays 13:00-14:00 term-time only
Where? Harry Nursten Building Room 2-64 (the PC Lab at the back of the 2nd Floor)
If you would like to meet with your Librarian online please make an appointment at another time using the link on my contact page:
Need help with adjusting to university, starting and structuring essays, using references, writing lab reports, preparing for exams and vivas? Talk to our ASK Adviser at the drop-in (see the box also on this page for details).
Muge Yilmaz is a current PhD student who has experience with helping students as a laboratory demonstrator and with their final year projects. Email m.yilmaz@pgr.reading.ac.uk.
Watch this short video for an introduction to the Library and our services and support for food and nutritional sciences.
This video covers the basics of referencing and how to avoid plagiarism. You will need to login using your University email address and password to view the video.
This video gives specific guidance on using the Harvard for Reading style. You will need to login using your University email address and password to view the video.
Take a look at the guide and videos on the EndNote page in this guide to learn how to use EndNote:
We have a range of videos designed to introduce you to the Library and show you how to use our resources.
Study advice
The Study Advice Team offer study guides, workshops, individual advice sessions, and much more to make your studying more effective and successful. See the Study Advice webpages for more information, or pop in to make an appointment at the Study Advice and Maths Support Desk on the Ground Floor of the Library.
Maths Support
Our Maths Support resources can help if you're finding any mathematical or statistical topic difficult during the transition to University study.
Our Maths Support guide provides links to an extensive range of worksheets, e-resources and video tutorials which you can access at any time to practise and develop your mathematical and statistical skills.
Digital Technology Services
DTS provide advice with using computer software and hardware. For individual support pop in and ask at the IT Service Desk on the 1st Floor of the Library. For more information see their website.
If you need guidance on using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Access or PowerPoint try these online tutorials:
International Study and Language Institute (ISLI) - Academic English Programme
If you are an international student, the Academic English Programme offers courses and 1-1 support.
This series of three videos (available via the tabs in this box) cover:
You will need to login using your University email address and password to view the videos.
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An introduction to planning your systematic review.
You will need to login using your University email address and password to view the videos.
See also our detailed guide to doing a systematic review:
This video covers the first four steps in doing a systematic review, including creating a protocol and searching for literature.
This video covers the fifth and sixth steps in doing a systematic review. It focuses on using Desktop EndNote to manage references and screening the literature.
The final in a series of four videos on systematic reviews which covers writing it up.
The International Food Information Service have put together a detailed guide on doing a systematic review in the fields of food and health. Use this for additional guidance if doing a systematic review:
Most health-related systematic reviews will involve a search on PubMed. But do you know how to create the most effective search strategy to take advantage of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)? This video created by John Hopkins University explains all the steps involved in ensuring your search is as comprehensive as possible.
For support and videos covering specific aspects of using SciFinder-n, see the following website: