Thesis assistance
Do you need help with writing your thesis or do you have a question about using the library? Take a look at the sources below.
Book a librarian
Are you a bachelor 3 or master student writing a thesis or paper, but having trouble finding relevant articles, books or other sources on your research topic? Or do you find too much and get lost in all the information? Make an appointment with a subject librarian or medical information specialist and get help doing your research! We can help you:
- find information on a topic;
- develop effective search strategies;
- select and search library catalogues and databases;
- evaluate information sources.
During a one-on-one session (ca. 30 minutes) you will receive all information and instructions that are relevant for your research. 'Book a Librarian' is free of charge.
Ask a librarian
Do you need help finding information or do you have a question about using the library?
- Ask your question online for a quick answer
- Call us: +31 71 527 2814 (during office hours)
- WhatsApp: +31 6 23108801 (during office hours)
- Take a look at these study tips.
- Sage Research Methods is a tool for designing your research process in an effective way.
- Leiden Law Methods Portal introduces scholars to a broad range of empirical research methods.
- Learn more about choosing and using sources in this handbook by the Ohio State University.
- Read more about Time Management Skills like: setting goals, how to prepare a schedule and tips for time management.
Take a look at these books in the Huygens Information Centre (UB):
- Rowena Murray - How to write a thesis
- Umberto Eco - How to write a thesis
- Yvonne N. Bui - How to Write a Master’s Thesis
- Boba Samuels & Jordana Garbati - Mastering Academic Writing
- Lynn P. Nyggaard - Writing for Scholars: A practical guide to making sense and being heard
- Nel Verhoeven – Doing Research: the hows and whys of applied research
Online sources: - Rowena Murray - How to write a thesis
- Umberto Eco - How to write a thesis
- Choosing & Using Sources: A Guide to Academic Research
Following links and tips might help you in the writing process:
- Read the Tips for good academic writing
- Make an appointment with the Writing Lab
- Participate in one of the Thesis workshops
- Join a Thesis writing support group
- Check out the English Editing Service
- Make an appointment with your thesis supervisor.
- Or take a look at one of these tutorials:
Academic writing
Developing your essay
SAGE Project Planner – Writing up.
OWL Purdue online writing Lab
Excelsior Online Writing Lab
Need help developing your study skills, planning your studies or are you dealing with study stress? Contact the Student Support Services for various workshops and courses or see what your study offers in terms of thesis support.
At the physical and/ or online POPCorner you can attend free workshops to improve your study skills.
If you have more serious study-related or psychological problems, please contact your study advisor or the student psychologist of the university, or visit the university's website.