Introduction to Library Services
Tuesday, 16 March, 2021 - 13:00
Learn about the online library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.
Your gateway to a wide range of online information resources
A number of resources are available to help you prepare and present your dissertation or thesis, and decide where to publish your work.
The Library provides advice and guidance on different aspects of the research process;
The Open University Graduate School Network (GSN) supports OU research students in developing skills they will need to pursue and complete their doctorates successfully and on time.
The OU Library Search can be used to find material on preparing and presenting dissertations and theses by searching for the subject heading Dissertations, Academic Handbooks, manuals.
Your supervisor will advise on where to submit material for publication. However, you might find the ISI Journal Citation Reports (JCR) a useful source of information. Click on "Journal Citation Reports" on the ISI Web of Knowledge Interface.
You can use JCR to generate a list of journals in your subject area ranked by their 'impact factor' a ratio based on the number of times a journal article is cited in academic literature. Journals with high impact factors may receive greater exposure and notice than articles in lower rated titles.
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Tuesday, 16 March, 2021 - 13:00
Learn about the online library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.