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SEARCHING AND RESOURCES
References:
Choosing & using sources : a guide to academic research [eBook]. - Minneapolis : Ohio State University, 2016. - 1 online resource (190 p.) : ill.
The joy of search : a Google insider's guide to going beyond the basics / [eBook] / Russell, Daniel, Auteur . - Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press, 2019. - 1 online resource (xii, 323 p.) : illustrations (some color).
Understanding and evaluating research : a critical guide / [book] / McGregor, Sue L. T., Auteur . - Sage Publications, 2018. - xxx, 568 p. ; 24 cm.
The joy of search : a Google insider's guide to going beyond the basics / [eBook] / Russell, Daniel, Auteur . - Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press, 2019. - 1 online resource (xii, 323 p.) : illustrations (some color).
Understanding and evaluating research : a critical guide / [book] / McGregor, Sue L. T., Auteur . - Sage Publications, 2018. - xxx, 568 p. ; 24 cm.
MANAGING YOUR INFORMATION
Managing information
This means recording where you looked for information, why you chose those sources, how you carried out your searches and how many results were found. Keep track of your activities as you search. It is much harder to justify the decisions you made and to remember the results you found in each source after the event. Managing information
Reading for research
Reading is an important part of studying and an essential part of the research process. Be critical about what you read and ask yourself questions such as:
- How does the author know this and does he give any scientific evidence?
- How does this compare to other things I have read or know?
- Do I understand the methodology, reasoning and evidence?
- Do I agree with this author?
Take notes. Think about the purpose of your reading: take notes about how you can use the information in your paper. When taking notes, link them to the document or reference of the source to make sure you can find it back later. Also use your own words in order to avoid potential plagiarism.
Take notes about:
Take notes about:
- What does the author say, and where (so you can find it again).
- Do I agree?
- Which other publications does this author agree or disagree with.
Do some mini-analyses: this can range from a description of a business project done on the same topic, to an analysis with data's or a compilation of important facts... You will later use these mini-analyses for the writing of your paper.
References:
Essential academic skills [book] / Turner, Kathy, Auteur . - 2nd ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - xi, 338 p. ; 26 cm.
The ultimate study skills workbook [eBook] / Moore, Sarah, Auteur; Neville, Colin, Auteur; Murphy, Maura, Auteur; Connolly, Cornelia, Auteur . - Open University Press, 2010. - 1 online resource (xv, 224 p.).
The guide to learning and study skills : for higher education and at work / [eBook] / Drew, Sue, Auteur; Bingham, Rosie, Auteur . - Surrey, England : Gower, 2010. - 1 online resource (vi, 424 pages).
The ultimate study skills workbook [eBook] / Moore, Sarah, Auteur; Neville, Colin, Auteur; Murphy, Maura, Auteur; Connolly, Cornelia, Auteur . - Open University Press, 2010. - 1 online resource (xv, 224 p.).
The guide to learning and study skills : for higher education and at work / [eBook] / Drew, Sue, Auteur; Bingham, Rosie, Auteur . - Surrey, England : Gower, 2010. - 1 online resource (vi, 424 pages).
Reference management
Referencing is an important skill which helps others trace the sources and ideas you have used in your assignment or research. At university, storing, organizing, sharing and citing literature is an important part of research.
Collect your references. Store your references of the selected literature/information in your reference management tool. Import it as soon as you find it, because that will save you time in the long run. You can download larger sets of search results from a database, or a single reference from a journal. You can also manually add references or extract reference information from a PDF file. When automatically downloading or extracting references, always check that they are complete and correct before you leave the database or website
Organizing your references. In addition to the information you
need to cite literature (author, title, year), it is worthwhile
adding information that will help you retrieve, recognize and use the
literature:
- when did you find it?
- where did you find it?
- what paper did you use the reference in?
- what course did you need the reference for?
- what did you think of it (your personal rating)?
- any tags, notes, keywords you find useful
WRITE A STUDENT ASSIGNMENT
References:
The literature review : six steps to success / [eBook] / Machi, Lawrence A., Auteur; McEvoy, Brenda T., Auteur . - 4th ed.. - Thousand Oaks : Corwin, 2022. - 1 online resource (xx, 237 p.) : ill.
Succeeding with your literature review : a handbook for students [eBook] / Oliver, Paul, Auteur . - Open University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (160 p.). - (Open up study skills).
Succeeding with your literature review : a handbook for students [eBook] / Oliver, Paul, Auteur . - Open University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (160 p.). - (Open up study skills).
Writing successful reports and dissertations [book] / Becker, Lucinda M., Auteur . - London : Sage, 2015. - xi, 192 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - (Sage study skills) .
The essentials of academic writing for international students [eBook] / Bailey, Stephen, Auteur . - London : Routledge, 2015. - 1 online resource (xx, 293 p.).
The essentials of academic writing for international students [eBook] / Bailey, Stephen, Auteur . - London : Routledge, 2015. - 1 online resource (xx, 293 p.).
Writing a graduate thesis or dissertation [book] / Blair, Lorrie, Auteur . - Rotterdam : Sense Publishers, 2016. - xx, 145 p. ; 22 cm. - (Teaching writing; 4).
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