Tutorials

In the university library you can get guidance to get started or how to continue in the processes of searching and writing. You can come to our drop-in tutoring at the library in Luleå or create a tutoring request. We also offer express tutorial digitally if you have a quick question.

Tutoring – how does it work?

We customise the guidance depending on where you are in your search and writing process and based on the questions you have. The guidance can therefore take place in different ways, on-site in, drop-in tutorial, conversations via email or a booked meeting.

Drop-in tutorial at the University Library in Luleå is open Monday­–Friday 9.30–16.30. You are welcome there when you need guidance in searching for relevant information for your essay, your thesis or other project work. We guide you in finding search terms, selecting databases, searching in databases, citing and evaluating sources.

You can also create a request to get started or to continue the search and writing process. When you submit a request via the form below, we will guide you further based on your questions and concerns.

Guidance – searching and citing

What can you get guidance on?

• How to choose and search in databases
• How to refine the search
• search techniques and search terms
• citing
  

This support is for students, PhD students and researchers who have to proceed with searching in databases or citing.

We do not perform searches for systematic reviews.

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Tutoring – writing and presenting

What can you get tutoring in?

Tuition Swedish or English in:

Writing, for example:

• The writing process
• To structure the text
• To revise the text
• Language and style

Presentation techniques, for example:

• How to plan and structure your presentation
• Getting feedback on a presentation you are preparing
• How to create a clear and concise Powerpoint

This support is primarily for students at bachelor's level, but master students and PhD students are also welcome to create a tutoring request.

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Express tutorial

If you have a quick question about searching for information, writing an academic text, or using references – you are welcome to book 15 minutes with a librarian for an express tutorial.

We post new times every Monday. The number of available times can vary from week to week.

You simply book a time that suits you. An email with information about how to connect to the Zoom-room will be sent to your submitted email address.

• Book a time External link.