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Welcome

Welcome to the Contextual Studies Subject Guide. A selection of resources have been hand selected for you to use to aid you with your studies. If you have any questions at all please contact the library.

The Adventures of Modern Art - Series 1, Episode 6 Midnight in Paris

The Adventures of Modern Art Series is available on eTV... just log in with your student email, then your student username and password and search Adventures of Modern Art

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Information and Research Skills

For help on how to find, evaluate and present information we recommend the Information skills subject guide This guide will ensure an easier pathway to academic success! We also have a Research subject guide for those of you taking your studies to the next level.

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