Although it seems early, I need to start thinking about my final research essay for one of my modules, ‘the United States in the World’ as my professor wants us to have written an initial outline by next week. Over the past week, I have been formulating my initial ideas and used SAGE Project Planner for … Continue reading Review of Project Planner
Author: Eva Brittin-Snell
Canada: the country that forced Eva to buy a book
In Canada I had many new experiences; maple syrup became a staple in my diet (turns out it's great in curries), I felt what it’s like to walk around in -40’C, I witnessed politeness so extreme it made me uncomfortable, and, for the first time, I felt how it feels to buy a book for … Continue reading Canada: the country that forced Eva to buy a book
Eva and Lucy’s Work Experience at SAGE HQ
We’re currently typing this from our desks in SAGE HQ where we are loving the world of real work! We’ve been here for just over a week and we’ve done so much already, working with the design, marketing, editorial, user testing and PR teams. So far we have helped the Design team to re-design the back … Continue reading Eva and Lucy’s Work Experience at SAGE HQ
5 ways in which my researching techniques have changed
I’ve worked a lot harder this year than I did last year, partly because this year’s grades count and partly because a lot more is expected of me. With my improved work ethic I have found that I have used the library and resources far more frequently. The main differences I’ve noticed include: Now that … Continue reading 5 ways in which my researching techniques have changed
Survey Results
We conducted an online survey to find out which resources students use and how they use them. 1. Even though this was the survey with the least respondents, we did manage to get students from courses we wanted. Many of the participants studied Psychology (34%), followed by Geography (10%) and Law (10%). Other courses and corresponding … Continue reading Survey Results
Focus Groups
Following the success of last year’s focus group, we decided to hold another one to see how behaviour has changed within students. Enticed by free cake and sandwiches, we held informal discussions with one large group of 13 students and one small group of 4, both lasted about 45 minutes. The group conversation format stimulated … Continue reading Focus Groups
Food For Your Thoughts
Social Media and Studying
Over the holidays I like to deactivate my Facebook account. I have no need for it and find it dangerously time consuming. The reason why I can’t deactivate it during term time is that I rely on it to get the most out of my university experience. I am involved with a lot of university … Continue reading Social Media and Studying
Expectations and Valuing of Resources
I have only bought one book since starting university and that was only because I had been given a book voucher. If I’m too frugal to pay for a bus to uni when it’s raining, I certainly can’t bring myself to buy a book when I have access to a library full of them. Despite … Continue reading Expectations and Valuing of Resources
Differences Between First Year and Second Year
The disheartening feeling of not understanding my mother tongue has faded! The concentration and patience required to plough through the dense International Relations jargon found in my readings is now at a bearable level. Seemingly foreign words frequented sentences far more in first year’s readings, which must mean they have slowly permeated my vocabulary. This … Continue reading Differences Between First Year and Second Year