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Research Methods

SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window
E-books, articles, videos and case studies about research methods (quantitative, qualitative and mixed). Also, the 'Tools' section provides resources to help you select the most appropriate methodology or statistical test for your topic, and a 'Project planner'.
CARMA This link opens in a new window
Lectures from recognised scholars covering qualitative and quantitative research methods in management and organisational sciences. After registration, click 'video recordings' and then 'institutional member access' to access the lectures.

Systematic Reviews Guide
Advice on doing a systematic review: how to formulate a question, write a protocol, search literature, manage references, select studies, assess evidence and write-up.
Equator Network
Reporting guidelines for case reports, economic evaluations, peer review processes, qualitative research, randomised trials, studies (various types).

For advanced searches on the topic of research methods, you could also search databases such as Web of Science and Scopus: connect to these via Search the Literature.

Help with accessing resources

How to access online resources on and off-campus
How to reserve a book if all copies are on loan.
Bath Copies Service
Request a scanned article or book chapter from the Library's print collection.
Inter-library Loans Service
Use this service to request books, articles or theses that are not available in the Library's print and online collections.
Scanning Service for Teaching Staff
Providing Moodle access to copyright-compliant scans of articles and book chapters

Where can I study or practise presentations?

Study areas and bookable workrooms

Exam papers

Past exam papers
We provide exam papers from the past 5 years - if you can't find a paper, your department may have restricted access or the unit code may have changed.

Training presentations

The Library delivers training to help students develop skills in literature searching, evaluating information and avoiding plagiarism. By applying such skills, you can develop transferable lifelong skills and potentially attain higher grades.

Referencing & Plagiarism

Understanding plagiarism and referencing.

EndNote Online

Using EndNote Online to manage your references.

All health undergraduates (except HES & SES)

Yr1: Finding recommended books and articles (using the Library Catalogue)
Further presentations are listed by individual programme below:

Health & Exercise Sci / Sport & Exercise Sci

Sport Management & Coaching

Sports Performance

Using the Library and Searching for Literature
The following presentations cover how to find recommended articles or books (either online or in print) using the Library Catalogue. They also cover how to search library databases to help you identify academic literature on a topic.

Presentation for distance learning health postgraduates
Presentation for MSc Sport Management
Literature Searching for MSc Global Public Health and Policy - students on this programme should also refer to the Using the Library presentation.

Understanding Plagiarism, Referencing and Copyright

As part of the University's training events for researchers, the Library provides information skills sessions and materials. These are available to research postgraduates and academic staff, and cover such topics as literature searching, data management and getting published/cited.

Training event materials (Information Skills)
Note: some sessions are listed under 'Literature searching'

Professional Doctorate

Develop your skills

Skills for Study This link opens in a new window
Tutorials including activities and tests covering note taking, critical thinking, plagiarism and referencing.

Academic writing skills: one-to-one tutorial support from the Skills Centre.
Referencing guidelines and how to avoid plagiarism.

Training sessions for researchers
Open to postgraduate research students and staff. Sessions include literature searching in specific disciplines (or using specific databases), data management, presenting your research strengths, attracting citations, choosing where to publish, open access publishing arrangements, digital identity, employer research, copyright for PhDs, alternative thesis formats and referencing/plagiarism.
LinkedIn Learning Guide
Over 21,000 high-quality video courses in personal/career development, wellbeing, technical, Gen-AI, creative and business skills. Free trial access for all students and staff at the University of Bath until 30 Nov 2025. Guide includes access instructions and suggested video courses for staff and students.

Improve your software skills

Research Software Learning Online
Guide to online courses (provided by O'Reilly Learning) covering Excel, Git and GitHub, LaTEX, MATLAB, Python, R and RS Studio, SAS, SPSS, Stata and SQL.

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