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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

       Answer key

      About the Author

      Acknowledgements

      About the Publisher

Introduction

      Collins Academic Skills Series: Research will give you the skills you need for to select, read and use academic source material effectively.

      Designed to be used on a self-study basis to support English for Academic Purposes or study skills courses, it is intended for students on pre-sessional or Foundation courses as well as for first year undergraduate students. It will also be useful for more experienced students who want to improve their library-based research skills.

      The book has thirteen chapters covering the key stages of the research process from start to finish. You will learn how to:

      

frame a research question

      

find library and online resources

      

choose appropriate source materials

      

read efficiently and critically

      

cite and reference correctly

      

plan and write your essay

      At the back of the book there is:

      

a list of the prefixes, suffixes and root words common in academic English, and a checklist to help you read critically

      

a glossary of key terms

      

a comprehensive answer key

       Chapter structure

      Each chapter includes:

      

Aims – These set out the skills covered in the chapter.

      

A self-evaluation quiz – By doing this you are able identify what you already know on the subject of the chapter and what you need to learn.

      

Information on academic expectations – These sections will help you understand university practices and expectations so you understand what is required.

      

Guidelines on academic skills – These help you develop the skills to succeed at university.

      

Practical exercises – These help you to develop the skills to succeed at university. You can check your answers and consult model essays

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