Blackwell UK
Studying Society: The Essentials
ISBN: 9780415355209
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Edition: New edition
Studying Society is an introductory undergraduate level textbook which helps students to develop study skills as well as an understanding of the principles of social research and how these principles link to social theory. Studying Society guides students in learning how to formulate questions, look for answers, understand the methods by which information is collected, critically evaluate information sources and communicate the results of their work to others. More
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This introductory textbook combines study skills and research methods to provide students with an invaluable guide to the techniques, practical skills and methods of study which will enable them achieve success in their academic courses and become effective 'students of society'. Key topics covered include: Asking questions - how to formulate questions in order to make sense of data. Also, how to think about essay and exam questions. Looking for answers - different sources of information and what their strengths and limitations are likely to be. Collecting information and organizing information - how to get the best out of indexes and contents pages in books, as well as electronic search engines . Evaluating the authority, currency and validity of the information collected Communicating through essays, reports and oral presentations
