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Reading Lists
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Got an assignment? Have you looked at the reading list to see lecturer recommendations? Search and browse, or sign up to the daily newsletter, for an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts working with professional journalists to reach a wider audience. The Conversation aims to provide the expert insight needed to better understand current affairs and the complex issues we face.
Leading weekly magazine covering global political, economic and business news. Includes archive back to 1997. App also available.
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Full text articles from many news sources and trade journals both UK and international. Archives sometimes stretching back to the mid 1980s.
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Access current UK and international newspapers and magazines in full colour, plus a 365 day archive. Sync across devices once you're registered.
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Referencing
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Guidance and support for referencing in APA 7, including advice about reference generators 
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