Research: B2+. Anneli Williams

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

      

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