Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1 Studying 1 Studying Knowledge Lectures and study groups Self-study and planning Concentration Examinations Staying motivated 2 Reading academic literature Types of text Strategies for reading Summarizing Part 2 Doing research 3 Exploring your research topic Choosing a topic Formulating a question 4 Interviewing Preparing an interview During the interview 5 Searching the literature The academic literature Relevance and quality of the literature 6 Organizing, analyzing and processing your sources Organizing your sources Analysing information Processing sources using reference management software 7 Empirical research Part 3 Sharing your research 8 Arguments Types of argument Structuring an argument From structuring an argument to structuring a literature review 9 Writing Steps in the writing process Writing tactics Structuring a literature review Academic writing Grammar and spelling 10 Citing sources In-text citations Citations in the bibliography Plagiarism Sources used 11 Presenting Prepared a presentation Introducing your presentation During a presentation After a presentation Part 4 A critical attitude 12 Debate, discussion and critical dialogue Debate Weak spots in debates Discussion Pitfalls when framing an argument 13 Self-reflection Reflecting on your role in a team Giving and receiving feedback Appendices Appendix A Fraud and plagiarism Appendix B Citation guidelines for bibliographies Appendix C Sample literature review.