Right at the very start spend time thinking about your subject – be clear in your mind about what’s being asked of you. You need to ask yourself :
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Textbooks on your reading lists are always a good place to start. Or, have you thought about using an encyclopaedia to help define and clarify your subject? Remember to use a dictionary in your subject area to look up any terms you do not understand. Don’t forget that many of our reference sources are now available online. Find out more in the reference sources section of this guide.
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Be careful when you do your background research on the web. Sites like Wikipedia are generally not recommended by lecturers, so use with great care. Remember the 4 Ws: |
