About this book
Improve your reading and referencing skills
*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*
Collins Academic Skills Series: Research will give you the skills you need for successful academic reading and referencing.
Learn how to
• choose the right sources
• access information
• think critically when reading texts
• make concise notes
Collins Academic Skills Series: Research will help you to make the most of your time at university.
• Clear information and practical exercises
• Information on academic expectations – understand the requirements of studying at university
• Helpful tips and summaries
• Answer key and glossary
Research is part of a new six-book series to help international students achieve academic success at college or university. It is designed to support students who are studying, or preparing to study, at an English-speaking institution.
Suitable for students whose level of English is Upper Intermediate / CEF level B2 / IELTS 5.5 and higher.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Getting started
- Chapter 2: Accessing information
- Chapter 3: Choosing the right source material
- Chapter 4: Academic texts
- Chapter 5: Reading strategies
- Chapter 6: Reading more efficiently
- Chapter 7: Reading critically
- Chapter 8: Making notes
- Chapter 9: Writing an outline
- Chapter 10: Using sources
- Chapter 11: Referencing
- Chapter 12: Finding your voice
- Chapter 13: Writing up
- Reference list
- Appendices
- Glossary
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Answer key
- About the Publisher
