The Research Project: How to Write It

Now in its fifth edition, this guide to project work continues to be an indispensable resource for all students undertaking research.<BR>Guiding the reader right through from preliminary stages to completion, "The Research Project "sets out in clear and concise terms the main tasks involved in doing a research project, covering: <BR>* choosing a topic<BR>* using the library effectively<BR>* taking notes<BR>* shaping and composing the project<BR>* providing footnotes, documentation and a bibliography<BR>* avoiding common pitfalls.<BR>Fully updated throughout, this new edition features a chapter on making the most out of the Internet, from knowing where to start to assessing the quality of the material found there. Other features include a model example of a well researched, clearly written paper with notes and bibliography and a chapter on getting published in a learned journal for more advanced researchers.<BR>Whether starting out or experienced in research, "The Research Project "is an essential tool for success.