Online training course Compass+ - Historical Sources
- Study phase:
- Bachelor, Master, Premaster
- Study method:
- Online
- Time investment:
- One session
- Language:
- English, Dutch
- Costs:
- Free of charge
With the module Compass+: Historical sources you will learn to search for historical sources and which steps you need to take to find the right historical source for your research. After completing the module, you'll know what kind of historical source you need, how to find it, and how to get access to it. In addition, the module discusses how you can use the various search systems and which system offers which functionalities.
In addition to this module, the University Library also offers a module on systematically searching for literature. Do you have no experience with information literacy skills at all? Then start with the basic module. The basic module is available in Dutch and English, the additional modules are currently only offered in English.
In addition to the Compass modules, you can use the university library's collection of LibGuides to work independently on your information skills. These online guides are partly general/for all disciplines and partly focused on a specific field of study.
Provider: Utrecht University Library
Designing your thesis proposal
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Introduction to R & Data
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Methodology and Statistics support
The department of Methods & Statistics from the Faculty of Social Sciences provides additional support in the area of methods and statistics.
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Online training course Compass+ - Systematically searching for literature
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Quick start to Research Data Management
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Walk-in hours research data & software
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Workshop - Making a solid research design
During this workshop you will learn how to create a relevant research design with a clear research question.
Writing tutoring
In an accessible 45-minute conversation a trained writing tutor helps guide you towards a better essay, paper or thesis.
