The Research Project: How to Write It (Study Guides series)

Now fully updated, this guide to research work continues to be indispensable for students at school, college or university.
In The Research Project: How to write it, Ralph Berry sets out in clear and concise terms the student's main tasks, in the order in which they will be encountered, covering:

* choosing a topic
* using the library
* taking notes
* shaping and composing the project
* writing cross-references and bibliography

An important new chapter on the internet takes into account the increasing changes in the way research can be carried out today. An example of a well-researched, clearly written paper with notes and bibliography is included for reference, and common pitfalls outlined.
An esssential introduction for students just starting project work and an invaluable reference for the more experienced.

Ralph Berry has taught at universities around the world, including the University of Malaya, the University of Ottawa, and the Brighton College of Art. He is the author of numerous scholarly books and articles.