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SKILLS GUIDES

Skills Guides

Information & research skills

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In this section we look at the skills we need for sourcing and engaging with information such as academic literature. We also look at the practices and practicalities of conducting research…



Searching for information

Sources of information and how to use them to find the information you need.


Forms and surveys

Advice for conducting a survey, and what to do with the data you've collected.


Managing information

Tools and approaches for keeping track of the things you find.


Being critical

It's important to evaluate the information you find and consider any arguments critically.


Analysing data

Making and manipulating digital artefacts.


Communicating information

Translating your research and data into something other people will understand.


Researcher Guides

Specific guides for staff and postgraduates conducting or supporting research.


You can book an information skills appointment with a Faculty Librarian via your department's Subject Guide.

For help with maths and statistics you can book an appointment with the Maths Skills Centre.

Support for researchers

You can contact the open research team by email at lib-open-research@york.ac.uk to:

  • ask a question
  • request training for your department, research group, staff and/or postgraduate researchers

Alternatively, book an Open Research Online Appointment to discuss your individual needs.

Open Research Team

Postgraduate researchers can find out more about the support on offer from the Library by visiting Our academic skills offer.

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