Library and Information Services, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Thursday 19 April 2018

My Essay is Due on Monday! Some Calming Words ...

So you've got an essay deadline fast approaching? Are you cool, calm and collected? Or does your head feel as though it's about to explode?!

These suggestions might help you:-
 

  1.  If you can't make it in to the library, then electronic resources are your friend.  Your best friend.
  2. If you are having difficulty with e-resources or referencing, you could maybe try watching these short videoclips:- https://whittakerlive.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/two-videoclips-learn-about-rcs-e.html
  3. To use CataloguePlus, remember to click the Search Catalogue Plus button first.
  4. To use e-resources offsite, remember you need to identify RCS from a list of institutions before you enter your own login.
  5. For more assistance please email library@rcs.ac.uk and your enquiry will be forwarded to the most appropriate team-member.
  6. Have you got a good introduction and conclusion? Have you answered the question? Do your paragraphs follow on logically?
  7. A quick 15 minute break away from your computer or a walk round the block won't find you more information, but it will enable you to take a deep breath and think more calmly.
  8. If you're really stuck, take a notebook and write a diary entry to yourself: "I'm stuck because ...", "I still need to address the question of ....", "I need to make sure I link x to y ...."  Writing down what the problem is, will help you clarify it.

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