Cymerwch gip ar ein tudalen Sgiliau llyfrgell a fydd yn eich cyfeirio at yr holl wybodaeth help a chymorth sydd ar gael gan Gwasanaethau Llyfrgell.
Dyma'r lle i ddarganfod mwy am y sesiynau sgiliau Llyfrgell sydd ar gael i bob myfyriwr yn PDC:
1. Sgiliau llyfrgell: cychwyn arni - sesiwn wedi'i hanelu at fyfyrwyr sy'n newydd i PDC.
2. Sgiliau llyfrgell: y cam nesaf - sesiwn gyda'r nod o baratoi myfyrwyr ar gyfer ymgymryd â darn sylweddol o ymchwil unigol, fel traethawd estynedig.
Neu rhowch gynnig ar ein canllaw Sgiliau llyfrgell a fydd yn eich rhoi ar ben ffordd, gyda'r pethau sylfaenol fel dod o hyd i lyfr, erthygl neu gyfnodolyn.
Os oes angen cymorth unigol arnoch, gallwch drefnu apwyntiad gyda’ch Llyfrgellydd Cyfadran neu gallwch ddefnyddio ein gwasanaeth sgwrsio 24/7 i gael ymateb cyflym i'ch cwestiwn.
This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over twenty years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential. When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed. This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university.
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The book breaks the process into manageable chunks and covers everything from preparation and planning through to conducting research and writing up the finished article. Packed with dozens of hands-on activities and quotes from real students, this book demystifies dissertations and project reports and helps ensure that the process is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels embarking on a dissertation, project report or other piece of extended writing. Its interdisciplinary approach means it is the ideal companion for students of all disciplines.
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Bydd y canllaw hwn yn esbonio'r mathau o aseiniadau sydd eu hangen ym Mhrifysgol De Cymru (PDC).
Mae'r canllaw hwn yn gyflwyniad i'r broses Adolygu Llenyddiaeth gan gynnwys ei bwrpas a'i strategaethau, ei ganllawiau a'i adnoddau.
Gellir dod o hyd i ganllawiau PDC ar y dudalen Canllawiau Cyfeirio:
Yr eithriadau yw:
Mae gennym hefyd ganllaw Offer cyfeirnodi sy'n amlinellu'r prif offer a gefnogir ym Mhrifysgol De Cymru a'r offer rhad ac am ddim a ddefnyddir amlaf.
Cymorth pellach
Os hoffech gael canllaw mwy cynhwysfawr ar gyfeirio, bydd yr e-lyfr isod yn helpu gyda'r holl arddulliau a restrir uchod.
Gallwch hefyd wneud apwyntiad gyda thiwtor sgiliau astudio.
Cite them right : the essential referencing guide. 12th ed by
The the leading guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, covering everything from understanding plagiarism and identifying sources to setting out quotations and creating a reference list. Comprehensive and accessible, it provides readers with detailed examples of print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, works of art, images and much more. The fully revised and updated 12th edition contains: Expanded guidance on the key principles of referencing and avoiding plagiarism, including new sections on collecting evidence to use in your work; reading, listening and taking notes; and using other people's work in your writing. New reference examples for Tik Tok, blog posts, Zoom and Teams, recorded lectures and online seminars.
Bydd canlyniadau unrhyw chwiliad erthygl yn dibynnu ar ansawdd eich geiriau allweddol. Dyma rai awgrymiadau ar gyfer adnabod geiriau allweddol:
Wrth chwilio am erthyglau cyfnodolion mae'n bwysig eich bod wedi gwneud rhywfaint o ddarllen cefndirol i gael dealltwriaeth sylfaenol o'r pwnc. Heb hyn efallai y byddwch yn ei chael hi'n anodd adnabod geiriau allweddol, darllen erthyglau cyfnodolion, ac ysgrifennu eich cyflwyniad. Mae erthyglau cyfnodolion yn llawer mwy ffocysedig na llyfrau ac fel arfer nid ydynt mor hawdd i'w darllen.
Os yw'ch pwnc yn eang iawn, yna efallai y bydd eich canlyniadau chwilio yn llethol i chi. Os ydych eisoes wedi gwneud rhywfaint o ddarllen cefndirol a bod gennych syniad o'r hyn y byddwch yn ei ysgrifennu, weithiau gall fod yn haws rhannu'ch chwiliadau yn dalpiau hylaw.
Cyn i chi wneud eich prif chwiliad ffocysedig am erthyglau cyfnodolion efallai y byddwch am ystyried rhywfaint o chwilio allweddeiriau ehangach. Mae chwiliad erthygl FINDit yn berffaith ar gyfer hyn gan ei fod yn croes-chwilio ystod eang o adnoddau ar draws ystod o feysydd pwnc.
Cyn i chi wneud eich prif chwiliad ffocysedig am erthyglau cyfnodolion efallai y byddwch am ystyried rhywfaint o chwilio allweddeiriau ehangach. Mae chwiliad erthygl FINDit yn berffaith ar gyfer hyn gan ei fod yn croes-chwilio ystod eang o adnoddau ar draws ystod o feysydd pwnc.
Mae cysylltu geiriau gan ddefnyddio A/AC yn dweud wrth y peiriant chwilio i chwilio am ganlyniadau sy'n cynnwys y ddau air allweddol. Caerdydd ac Y Bae.
Mae cysylltu geiriau gan ddefnyddio NEU yn dweud wrth y peiriant chwilio i chwilio am ganlyniadau sy'n cynnwys y naill neu'r llall o'r geiriau allweddol.
Mae cysylltu geiriau gan ddefnyddio NID yn dweud wrth y peiriant chwilio i chwilio am ganlyniadau sy'n cynnwys un o'ch allweddair ond nid y llall.
Os oes gan air fwy nag un terfyniad posibl, gallwch gyfarwyddo cronfa ddata i chwilio am bob un ohonynt trwy ddefnyddio cwtogi.
Fel hyn nid oes rhaid i chi chwilio amdanynt i gyd yn unigol.
Cymerwch goesyn eich gair ac yna ychwanegwch y symbol cwtogi. Dyma'r * fel arfer ond mae'n amrywio o gronfa ddata i gronfa ddata, felly gwiriwch y cymorth lle bynnag rydych chi'n chwilio.
Enghreifftiau:
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Prevent* |
Prevent |
Music* |
Music |
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Prevented |
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Musician |
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Preventing |
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Musical |
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Prevention |
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Musicality |
I chwilio am eiriau fel ymadrodd, rhowch nhw mewn dyfynodau. Bydd hyn yn golygu bod yn rhaid i'r ymadrodd fod yn union fel y nodir yn y dyfynodau yn hytrach na chwilio am bob gair yn annibynnol o fewn y ddogfen.
Enghreifftiau:
"Social media"
"Type 2 diabetes"
"Strength training"
"Public Health"
Mae chwilio agos at yn gadael i chi benderfynu pa mor agos at ei gilydd y mae angen i'ch termau chwilio fod o fewn erthygl. Mae hyn yn ddefnyddiol pan fo amrywiaeth yn y modd y gellir ysgrifennu pethau. Er enghraifft, gellid ysgrifennu "pain management” hefyd fel 'managing pain' neu 'management of pain' neu 'pain being managed’ a byddai chwilio ymadrodd yn methu pob un o'r rhain.
Mae technegau chwilio agos at yn amrywio rhwng cronfeydd data felly gwiriwch gymorth y gronfa ddata rydych chi'n ei defnyddio i wybod sut i wneud chwiliad agos at a gwiriwch fod y gronfa ddata rydych chi'n ei defnyddio yn eu cefnogi. Mae fel arfer yn defnyddio N neu W a rhif o fewn y geiriau.
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Pain N3 Management |
Pain o fewn 3 gair i Management |
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Theatre N2 Director |
Theatre o fewn 2 gair i Director |
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Biodegradable N4 Packaging |
Biodegradable o fewn 4 gair i Packaging |