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The Undergraduate Research Handbook

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The Undergraduate Research Handbook by Professor Gina Wisker is a comprehensive guide designed to support students across all disciplines through the entire research process. It covers everything from formulating research questions and conducting literature reviews to collecting data and presenting findings. The handbook also offers practical advice on overcoming common challenges like writer's block and time management, enriched with real student research examples. This edition includes updated content on internet use, critical thinking, and analytical skills for developing a coherent research agenda.
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Ideal for undergraduate students undertaking academic research across various subjects who seek clear and practical guidance throughout their projects.

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The Undergraduate Research Handbook is a comprehensive guide to planning and producing high-quality dissertations, written assignments, and project reports at an undergraduate level. It supports students of all disciplines through each stage of the research process, from drafting questions and reviewing the literature through to collecting data and presenting their work.

It provides practical guidance on common problems, including writerโ€™s block and managing deadlines, and contextualises this with examples of real studentsโ€™ experiences of research.

This text will be invaluable to undergraduate students undertaking academic research in all subject areas.

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  • Features new and updated content on the internet and critical thinking, and analytical skills in relation to developing and following through with a research agenda

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

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Praised for demystifying research terminology and culture, this book instils confidence in students by showing them that they are capable of conducting university-level research. Lee Sobo-Allen, Leeds Beckett University, UK

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137341488

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 3 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 376

About the Author

GINA WISKER is the Head of Centre for Learning and Teaching at the University of Brighton, UK moving from Anglia Ruskin University. She has worked in educational development for over 25 years, and in 2005 was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her work in learning support. She is the author of The Postgraduate Research Handbook and The Good Supervisor and Getting Published.

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