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The MUT is here to support you find answers to your academic problems.

Space to work: Make us your number one hangout spot on campus. Read, study, search, type or print.
Information specialists: We work as a team to provide you with the information materials you need.
Scholarly sources: All the materials to copy, download or borrow.
Skills for life: Learn to contribute towards knowledge - comment, critique and replicate as necessary.

How to use the library effectively
We take pride in keeping our MUT Library as a quiet, tidy and organised space to work.
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A place to sit and study, search the internet, consult librarians on academic issues or to make copies or printouts. But very academic library can present itself as an intimidating environment for students. Even worse, students often feel embarrassed and scared to ask for help. Here are some useful tips to find your way around our Library.

How to search effectively
Conduct online searches to find study materials and relevant sources for research and design projects.
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A range of print and online resources are available from the Library. These include books, dictionaries, manuals, journal articles, legislation and official reports. The given problem, stated topic and key questions are to determine what sources are most suitable to use. Here are a few tips to plan and conduct effective searches.

Effective searches and literature reviews - advanced skills for research
From the start of a research or design project, find out what is known and what are the gaps in knowledge.
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Research is a systematic investigation that is conducted to solve a problem and to confirm or reject existing assumptions. The aim of research is to help contribute towards a better understanding of a phenomenon and to change behaviour. It is therefore clear that the research process requires careful planning and implementation using the best available information. Here are important steps to follow.

How to select and evaluate sources of information
Make sure to use the best available information to find answers to your academic problems.
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Locating information became a lot easier with wider access to the internet. At the same time, a great of junk information is found on the web. Remember that general knowledge and everyday knowledge are not necessarily appropriate to meet the expectations of academic work. Here are useful criteria to select and evaluate scientific sources.

How to layout and structure academic writing
The layout and structure of academic writing is set out to follow particular conventional styles.
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Perhaps, in the same way that other literary genres are organised. Look at the layout and structure of poetry, newspaper articles and novels. It is necessary therefore to present information in a manner that fits with the relevant style of academic writing, as per the examples here.

Say NO to plagiarism
Today's technologies makes is easier to take short-cuts and claim other people's ideas, words and illustrations as if they belong to you.
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Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty similar to cheating during exams or getting someone else to do the work on your behalf. The following are tips on how to avoid plagiarism as well as how to use Harvard Referencing Method properly.

How to use Turnitin
Turnitin is a useful tool promote original academic writhing.
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Here are the basic steps to get started with using the Turnitin software. Turnitin is a useful to improve academic writing and help create more original documents. It is available online but enrollment is first required.

How to conduct better presentations
An effective presentation tells a story that is able to capture the attention of its audience.
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An effective presentation tells a story that is able to capture the attention of its audience. It comes from thorough research, planning and rehearsal that take place over many days. Also, the fear of speaking in public is one of the major obstacles. Here are some useful tips to conduct better presentations.

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