Skills@Cumbria
Frequently asked questions
How do I find books on reading lists? Can I print, copy and paste from ebooks? How do I reference ebooks? Can I download ebooks to my ereader? How do I know a website is reliable?
Academic reading is all about being selective, you are not expected to read every book on your reading list, but choose the texts you do read carefully. Hints and tips for you to get the most out of your reading
To produce a good piece of work that attains a good grade, it’s essential that you use an academic writing style.
Hints and exercises to make the most of your writing.
The University uses turnitin, a plagiarism detection database which gives feedback on the similarity of your work compared with a worldwide collection of resources and previously submitted student work.
Email support and guidance is available in the following areas Academic Skills, Digital Skills, Library and Information Literacy Skills.
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