This Canvas course is an introduction to the academic side of being a student at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. It is important when you are new as a student, but just as useful after one, two, or three years.

Use this resource as a reference to find answers to your questions about academic writing, the use of language models, information on preparing for and taking exams, and more.

NB! Lenker i boksene må oppdateres og bokser muligens fjernes.

Contents

Study Techniques and Exam Tips

Academic Writing

Literature Search and Source Criticism

Use of Sources, Plagiarism and Cheating

AI in Academic Work

Assessment / Exams & Submissions

In the autumn semester of 2025, students can get writing assistance/guidance at the library. Day and time will be announced later.

Do you have questions about literature search or the APA style? Contact the library: library@nih.no

Note! There may be differences between academic disciplines when it comes to writing conventions, e.g., social sciences vs. natural sciences. If the information in the Academic Toolbox differs from what you are told in your courses, the latter takes precedence.

The contents of the toolbox are a modified version of the “Startpakka” developed by the University Library at OsloMet. The working group at NIH consisted of Anne Grete Gabrielsen at the Library, Kristin Dybvad and Ane Skjøtskift at the Study Administration, and Beate Torset at the NIH Learning Center.

This is a "draft version" that will be further developed during autumn/winter 2025. If you find any errors, please send feedback to canvas@nih.no