Useful Links:
Academic Citation Resource Guide: An in-depth guide by Super Summary
http://www.supersummary.com/citation-guide
Academic Integrity
Avoiding Plagiarism Tutorial (McGraw-Hill Higher Education)
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072873469/student_view0/avoiding_plagiarism_tutorial/index.html
Research Methods
Anatomy of a Scholarly Article (NCSU Libraries)
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/scholarly-articles/
Using the Internet (McGraw-Hill Higher Education)
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072996277/student_view0/using_the_internet.html
Videos:
Magazines vs. Scholarly Journals (Lynn University)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6_U9VUHgyQ&feature=related
Literature Reviews: An overview for Graduate Students (North Carolina State University Libraries)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2d7y_r65HU
Introduction to Research Methodology (Dr. Gary Gramenz, Fresno Pacific University)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LGuNn9Q0bI
Avoiding Plagiarism: Writing with Integrity (Dr. Candace Schaefer, University Writing Centre, Texas A&M University)
Bibliography:
Burton, D. (2000). Research Training for Social Scientists. London: SAGE.
Clouse, B.F. (1996). The Student Writer: Editor and Critic. 4th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
Cottrell, S. (1999). The Study Skills Handbook. Great Britain: Macmillan Press.
Ede, L. (2001). Work in Progress: A Guide to Academic Writing and Revising. 5th ed. U.S.A: Bedford.
Gibaldi, J. (1999). MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York:
The Modern Language Association of America.
Hacker, D. (1998). A Writer's Reference. 3rd ed. USA: Bedford.
Heineman, A. and H. Willis. (1988). Writing Term Papers. 3rd ed. USA: Harcourt Brace Javanovich.
Infante, D.A. (1988). Arguing Constructively. USA.: Waveland Press.
Ó Dochartaigh, N. (2007). Internet Research Skills. London: SAGE.
Phelps, R., K. Fisher and A. Ellis. (2007).Organizing and Managing Your Research. London: SAGE.
Quinton, S. and T. Smallbone. (2006). Postgraduate Research in Business.London: SAGE.
Roberts, B. (2007). Getting the Most Out of the Research Experience. London: SAGE.
Turner. J. (2002). How to Study. London: SAGE.
Wallace, M.J. (1980). Study Skills in English: Tutor's Book.
UK: Cambridge University Press.
Wallace, M.J. (1980). Study Skills in English: Student's Book.
UK: Cambridge University Press.
Walliman, N. (2006). Social Research Methods. London: SAGE.
Wood, N. V. (2001). Perspectives on Argument. 3rd ed. USA: Prentice Hall.
OPEN-ACCESS PUBLICATIONS:
Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001929/192971e.pdf
Media Education: A Kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals, by Divina Frau-Meig
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001492/149278e.pdf
Understanding Information Literacy: A Primer, by Forest Woody Horton, Jr.
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001570/157020e.pdf
Overview of the Information Literacy Resources Worldwide, by Forest Woody Horton, Jr. 2nd Edition 2014.
https://www.ifla.org/files/assets/information-literacy/publications/unesco_composite_document_-_final_-_2.pdf
Principles of Awareness Raising for Information Literacy: A case study
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001476/147637e.pdf
STUDY SKILLS & RESEARCH METHODS
Study Skills and Research Methods (S5)
&
Research Seminars (S6)
Dr. Drissia CHOUIT
Moulay Ismail University
Course Description
Objectives:
This course aims to endow students with knowledge and strategies to understand the research process in its various dimensions. It focuses on high order critical skills and attitudes, pathways to creativity and academic integrity; documenting sources; enjoying and taking full benefit from the research process; excelling in writing the review of literature; mastering qualitative and quantitative methods of research and maximizing benefits from information literacy skills learned throughout the course.
Content:
Critical Academic Inquiry; Understanding the Research Process; Citing References; Information Literacy; Internet Research Skills; Approaches to Research; and Literature Review.
Key Topics: Developing a Critical and Ethical Approach to Research; Assessing Your Goals as a Researcher; Developing an Appropriate Search Strategy; Managing the Logistics of Research Projects; Using Sources: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarising; Literature Search and Information Skills in an Electronic Age; Information Literacy; Internet Research Skills; Preparing a Working Bibliography; Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Research; and Literature Review.
Bibliography:
Burton, D. (2000). Research Training for Social Scientists. London: SAGE.
Chouit, D. Promoting Media and Information Literacy in Universities Through Theory and Research.
MIL IN UNIVERSITIES
Clouse, B.F. (1996). The Student Writer: Editor and Critic. 4th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
Cottrell, S. (1999). The Study Skills Handbook. Great Britain: Macmillan Press.
Ede, L. (2001). Work in Progress: A Guide to Academic Writing and Revising. 5th ed. U.S.A: Bedford.
Gibaldi, J. (1999). MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America.
Hacker, D. (1998). A Writer's Reference. 3rd ed. U.S.A: Bedford.
Heineman, A. and H. Willis. (1988). Writing Term Papers. 3rd ed. U.S.A: Harcourt Brace Javanovich.
Infante, D.A. (1988). Arguing Constructively. U.S.A.: Waveland Press.
Ó Dochartaigh, N. (2007). Internet Research Skills.London: SAGE.
Phelps, R., K. Fisher and A. Ellis. (2007).Organizing and Managing Your Research. London: SAGE.
Quinton, S. and T. Smallbone. (2006). Postgraduate Research in Business.London: SAGE.
Roberts, B. (2007). Getting the Most Out of the Research Experience. London: SAGE.
Turner. J. (2002). How to Study. London: SAGE.
Wallace, M.J. (1980). Study Skills in English: Tutor's Book.
UK: Cambridge University Press.
Wallace, M.J. (1980). Study Skills in English: Student's Book.
UK: Cambridge University Press.
Walliman, N. (2006). Social Research Methods. London: SAGE.
Wood, N. V. (2001). Perspectives on Argument. 3rd ed. USA: Prentice Hall.
OPEN-ACCESS PUBLICATIONS:
Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001929/192971e.pdf
Media Education: A Kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals, by Divina Frau-Meigs
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001492/149278e.pdf
Understanding Information Literacy: A Primer, by Forest Woody Horton, Jr.
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001570/157020e.pdf
Overview of the Information Literacy Resources Worldwide, by Forest Woody Horton, Jr. 2nd Edition 2014.
https://www.ifla.org/files/assets/information-literacy/publications/unesco_composite_document_-_final_-_2.pdf
Principles of Awareness Raising for Information Literacy: A case study
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001476/147637e.pdf