Acoustics
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Whether you're a new student starting your first assignment, further on in your studies, or starting a research project, this page will help you find and use the best information for your subject. You will also find resources to help develop your academic, study and digital skills.
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Key resources for acoustics students
Databases
AES Electronic Library - Journal articles and conference papers from the Audio Engineering Society.
Covering all science and technology subject areas:
Useful websites
- Institute of Acoustics - The UK's professional body for those working in acoustics, noise and vibration. The website includes publications, events, jobs and a blog.
- UK Acoustics Network - Bringing together the UK’s acoustic research community, the Network provides resources, research opportunities, and news on events and jobs.
- Acoustical Society of America - An international scientific society dedicated to generating, disseminating and promoting the knowledge of acoustics and its practical applications. Use the News and Archives section for information about the latest research.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers over 9,000 professionally produced online courses covering a wide range of technical, creative and professional skills.
Always use our institutional link to log in – you will need your University email address and password. The first time that you log in, you will be taken through a setup process to discover courses tailored to your interests.
Discover more in our video: Using LinkedIn Learning at Salford.
Browse your Reading Lists
Your tutors select books, articles, videos and other resources for your reading lists and the Library buys them so you don't have to.
Find the lists for your modules in Blackboard, or in Library Search.
Referencing
APA 7th Edition is the main referencing style in use at the University. We've compiled an easy to follow list of guidebooks and examples to help you get to grips with complexities of referencing.
Newspapers
Newspapers are a valuable source of information. They provide insight into what interests and concerns people both now and in the past.
The Library provides some excellent newspaper sources that allow you to search simply and easily across many newspapers at once.
Dissertations and Theses
During the course of your studies, you may find that you need to search for dissertations or theses.
You can use Library Search to help you find them and there are a number of different ways to search, depending on what you want to find.
New Acoustics Students
Book a one to one
If you’ve tried our eLearning and classroom sessions and need more help, you can request a one to one appointment for information finding, academic and writing or digital skills. Select your chosen time slot and book on through Advantage.
Skills - ONLINE - Study Skills 60 minute Appointment (Science Engineering and Environment) 21 May 2024, 10:00 am
Skills - ONLINE - Study Skills 60 minute Appointment (Science Engineering and Environment) 21 May 2024, 11:00 am
Skills - ONLINE - Study Skills 60 minute Appointment (Science Engineering and Environment) 29 May 2024, 2:00 pm
Book on a workshop
We offer a wide range of face-to-face skills training. If you need to improve your IT skills, learn how to find information for your assignments or improve your study skills this is a great place to start.
All workshops are bookable through Advantage by clicking on the workshop title. Where a session has no remaining spaces you can add yourself to the waiting list.
Getting started with your academic assessment [ON CAMPUS]
Starts: 28 May 2024, 2:00 pmFinishes: 28 May 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2Remaining places: 20This workshop is aimed at new students. This workshop covers the different types of assessments at university and how to get started on them. This workshop will be delivered on campus.Writing at a UK University: how to pass your assessments [online]
Starts: 11 Jun 2024, 5:00 pmFinishes: 11 Jun 2024, 6:00 pmRemaining places: 58This workshop focuses on how to pass assessments at a UK university. It focuses on some of the most important aspects of studying and producing academic writing at a UK university, including how to use academic information effectively. It is aimed at students new to studying in the UK or at the University of Salford.Using AI ethically in your studies [online]
Starts: 24 Jun 2024, 3:00 pmFinishes: 24 Jun 2024, 4:00 pmRemaining places: 27This online workshop will cover the basics of generative AI, with a focus discussion around how and when it's appropriate to use in your studies. This workshop is open to all students.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session (Online)
Starts: 21 May 2024, 4:00 pmFinishes: 21 May 2024, 5:00 pmVenue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam providerRemaining places: 9This is a one-hour online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking, you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criterion will be cancelled.Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session (Online)
Starts: 13 Jun 2024, 1:00 pmFinishes: 13 Jun 2024, 2:00 pmVenue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam providerRemaining places: 15This is a one-hour online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking, you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criterion will be cancelled.Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session (Online)
Starts: 18 Jun 2024, 5:00 pmFinishes: 18 Jun 2024, 6:00 pmVenue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam providerRemaining places: 13This is a one-hour online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking, you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criterion will be cancelled.
Writing at a UK University: how to pass your assessments [online]
Starts: 11 Jun 2024, 5:00 pmFinishes: 11 Jun 2024, 6:00 pmRemaining places: 58This workshop focuses on how to pass assessments at a UK university. It focuses on some of the most important aspects of studying and producing academic writing at a UK university, including how to use academic information effectively. It is aimed at students new to studying in the UK or at the University of Salford.Using AI ethically in your studies [online]
Starts: 24 Jun 2024, 3:00 pmFinishes: 24 Jun 2024, 4:00 pmRemaining places: 27This online workshop will cover the basics of generative AI, with a focus discussion around how and when it's appropriate to use in your studies. This workshop is open to all students.