Referencing Guide
Everything you use in your work needs to be referenced. The basic information you need is an author (or creator), date of publication and title…
Library Guides
Need help with referencing, copyright or finding reliable information? The librarian can support you with finding books and eBooks, using library resources and developing your research skills. Visit the Library at Dumfries Campus, email library@uws.ac.uk, or call 01387 734 323. You can also explore our UWS Library Help Guides or find out more about our Library Services.
Copyright for music, TV and moving images
Covered by UK copyright law. There are different levels of permissions available – be careful to check whether or not they allow modification of the material.
How to search for the best results
When using databases, library catalogues, or online search engines, knowing how to search can save time and produce more relevant results.
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