Each section of your Subject Guide will be useful for different assignments and stages of your course so it is recommended that you click through the different headings to familiarise yourself with the main resources you will need most often. It is a good idea to check the Databases section as these are the main resources you will need to find up to date academic research.
Treat this guide as a hub of information that brings together the main resources you need in one places without lots of searching.
Find library workshops and more online information from our Study Skills Plus pages.
Contact the library with general questions. You'll be redirected to the Subject Librarian team if you need help with finding information sources or referencing.
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The aim of this guide is to bring together all the key resources ARU library has invested in to support the research needs of students and staff studying these courses.
If you need help with using any of these resources or would like to know how to make them work for your research then please contact your Subject Librarian who will be happy to help.
The IEEE Xplore database brings all the journals published by IEEE together in one place, making it easier to cross search for relevant articles, standards, conferences papers, and technical reports for you to use in your assignments.
Use IEEE Xplore to keep up to date with emerging technologies and current issues in your field as they develop.
You can find a list of past exam papers on the MyARU Library page.
Not all exam papers are available here so your search may not return results. The Library gives access to those papers released by the Exams Office. Please contact the Exams Office for any queries about the availability of past papers: cambexams@aru.ac.uk or essexexams@aru.ac.uk.