The Research Project: How to Write It - Softcover

Berry, Ralph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415110904 ISBN 13: 9780415110907

Publisher: Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

Designed for students at school, college or university, this indispensable guide to project work has now been fully up-dated and revised.
In The Research Paper and How to Write It, Ralph Berry sets out in clear and concise terms the main tasks involved, in the order in which a student will encounter them:
* choosing a topic
* using the library
* taking notes
* shaping and composing the project
* writing cross-references and bibliography.
Starting from first principles, the author shows students how to get the most out of their library and guides them through the numerous cataloguing systems, including on-line databases, which they are likely to encounter. For handy reference, the book includes an example of a well-researched and well-written paper, with full bibliography and notes. Throughout, common errors and how to avoid them are discussed in detail.
An essential introduction for students just starting project work and an invaluable reference for the more experienced.

About this title

Synopsis

Designed for students at school, college or university, this guide to project work has now been updated and revised. The author sets out in clear and concise terms the main tasks involved, and the order in which a student will encounter them: choosing a topic; using the library; taking notes; shaping and composing the project; compiling cross-references and bibliography. Starting from first principles, the author shows students how to get the most out of their library and guides them through the numerous cataloguing systems, including on-line databases, which they are likely to encounter. The guide also includes an example of a well-researched and well-written paper, with full bibliography and notes. Common errors and their avoidance are discussed in detail.

About the Author

Ralph Berry has taught at universities around the world, including the University of Malaya, the University of Ottowa, the University of Massachusetts, Latrobe University (Melbourne), the University of Canterbury (New Zealand), the National University of Singapore and Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand. He is the author of numerous scholarly books and articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415110904
• ISBN 13: 9780415110907
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 128