Overview

The skill of researching academically is not formally taught.  However, it holds such high value and the way that research is written up can lead to a difference between a pass or fail. Unfortunately, this lack of formal teaching of how to research academically means that many students are unable to communicate their research in a coherent manner. Having said that, it’s easily learned and that’s what this course will help to achieve.

Contents

  • The research process
  • Why you shouldn’t only use a popular search engine
  • Recognising your biases

  • Defining the information needed
  • Managing your time
  • Saving research and organising notes

  • Identifying a line of argument
  • Structuring and planning

  • Strategies for reading for different purposes
  • Drawing conclusions from different sources

  • Best types of outputs
  • Using visual aids

OUTCOME

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define your information need
  • Use critical reading techniques
  • Write up your research
    • Protray your findings in a credible way
    • Reference sources correctly.

Entry requirements

The minimum level of English required to participate in our courses is Upper Intermediate or B2 on the CEFR.

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