Find Your Source

Gary Thomas

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781526488831
• eBook ISBN: 9781526489753
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Study Aids
• Subtopic: Research in Education

The key to building a strong academic argument is finding the best sources.  Find Your Source shows you how to cut to the chase and uncover the right sources for your project.

• Hone your research skills and use your library effectively 
• Focus your online search so you don't get lost down a black hole
• Sniff out quality sources (and reject the unreliable ones).

Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you'll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it's writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.

1. Learn core skills quickly
2. Apply them right away and see results
3. Succeed in your studies and in life

Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Publisher Note
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Everything in this book!
• Section One What is a source?
• Section Two How do I know if it’s a good source?
• Section Three How are primary and secondary sources different?
• Section Four Where do I go online to search?
• Section Five What’s the point of the library?
• Section Six What’s a database? And why is it good for me?
• Section Seven Where do I find stuff that’s not in the big databases?
• Section Eight Who will help me?
• Section Nine What can’t I find anything?
• Final checklist: How to know you are done
• Glossary
• Further reading and resources