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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting started
understand the purpose of research
learn how your research will be marked
learn about the research process
interpret set essay questions
write an essay question of your own
Chapter 2: Accessing information
find information in the library
use databases
search effectively with key words
make the most of the library
make good use of the internet for research
Chapter 3: Choosing the right source material
choose academically credible materials
know who the experts are
recognize what makes a text academic
choose relevant materials
manage your materials
Chapter 4: Academic texts
recognize the key features of a textbook
learn how to use monographs and edited volumes
understand how journal articles and reports are organized
Chapter 5: Reading strategies
choose the right reading strategy for your purpose
read quickly for a general overview
read quickly for specific information
deal with unfamiliar vocabulary
read complex and difficult sentences
Chapter 6: Reading more efficiently
improve your concentration when reading
guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from context
improve your reading speed
Chapter 7: Reading critically
define critical thinking in your study context
distinguish fact from opinion
reflect critically on your own views
critically evaluate reading texts
Chapter 8: Making notes
use a variety of note-making styles
make concise notes
organize and store notes for easy retrieval
Chapter 9: Writing an outline
write outlines for different types of essay
devise an effective argument
structure introductions and conclusions
Chapter 10: Using sources
learn how to integrate source material into your essay
decide whether to quote, paraphrase or summarize
learn how to quote correctly
learn how to paraphrase and summarize
Chapter 11: Referencing
recognize different referencing systems
reference using an author-date system
reference with footnotes
know when a reference is and is not needed
Chapter 12: Finding your voice
use sources correctly
use sources effectively
express your opinion in your essay
Chapter 13: Writing up
get started with your first draft
stay on topic
use assessment criteria to redraft
prepare the final draft
Reference list
Appendices
Appendix 1 – Critical reading checklist
Appendix 2 – Instruction words
Appendix 3 – Prefixes, suffixes and roots
Glossary
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Answer key
About the Publisher
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