Abstract

This book aims to develop the practical and analytical skills needed to write a good research paper or a research chapter in a dissertation – assignments that many undergraduate students at University face.

These skills include:-
• Understanding the difference between a research paper and an essay.
• Helping you develop ideas for your research paper.
• Learning how to find the research papers you will need.
• Looking at actual research papers to develop your understanding of the contents.
• Develop an understanding of research methods, experimental design and bad science so you will have the skills to evaluate research for yourself.
• Develop the writing skills needed to write your research paper.

The practical skills will be developed by small exercises that the reader will be invited to undertake and the feedback that will be provided.