Do you want to get started developing your module in Canvas? Maybe you completed the SOLT module in June but haven’t quite been able to take the first steps to re-designing your module? Maybe you can’t quite remember what you want to do? Or maybe you just want to get together with other colleagues who […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in July #StirTopTenTheses
During July 1,403 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 18,470 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 1,392 2. Dimensions of service quality and service climate: […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in July #StirTopTenPapers
During July there were 46,833 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,650 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. Decomposing the misery index: A dynamic approach. By Cohen, Ivan K; Ferretti, Fabrizio; McIntosh, Bryan http://hdl.handle.net/1893/28324 Downloads: 352 2. Improved Binary Similarity Measures for Software Modularization. By Naseem, Rashid; Deris, Mustafa Bin Mat; Maqbool, Onaiza; […]
Sage Research Methods
Supporting research at all levels Sage Research Methods brings you online books, chapters, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos. Embed content in your module, see Case Studies of real research projects and find datasets for use in teaching and learning. A ‘Methods Map’ helps to navigate the various research methods find the best techniques. Access Sage […]
Web of Science How to webinars: Literature Reviews and more
Web of Science are offering these useful free webinars later in July and August: JULY 29 AT 10:00 AM BST | AUGUST 4 AT 2:00 PM EDT Your essential guide to literature reviews Whether you’re starting a review article or your dissertation, embarking on a literature review can feel daunting. Not sure where to start? […]
Introducing Safe Links
protecting you from malicious links in email In summary Safe Links is a Microsoft security feature that checks every link you click in an email for malicious content and blocks access if content is suspicious It changes the URL of the link briefly to direct it through the checking servers. Links are prefixed with https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ […]
Get your dissertation ducks in a row
Get your dissertation ducks in a row with help from the Library and IT. We offer support from findings articles or books on your dissertation topic to formatting your dissertation in Word. Struggling to find resources for your dissertation research? Our Subject Librarians are here to help. To book an appointment with a librarian, please […]
Library building re-opening plans
We are working to give you access to our lovely library again, following guidance from the University and the Scottish Government. Cleaning and installation of protection for staff and students is currently underway. From next week, W/C 20th July, we will introduce ‘Click and Collect’ – you will be able to make online requests for printed books and come and pick them up […]
HS Talks – Multimedia Lectures for Learning and Teaching
See HS Talks for over 6000 multimedia lectures, expert interviews and case studies to enrich your learning. Teaching staff may embed clips or full lectures in Canvas modules. Login to Portal and access HS Talks directly or from the A-Z Online Resources http://libguides.stir.ac.uk/az or your Library Subject Guide. Subjects include: Business; Management, Leadership and Organisation; […]
What’s on your reading list and is it in the Library?
Resource lists are a great way to make sure the Library has all the materials on student reading lists and we are still welcoming teaching staff to send them. Complete our handy UniDesk Form, stir.ac.uk/2hd or email a copy to reading.lists@stir.ac.uk. We will order books, obtain digital copies of articles, update broken web links and […]