This superb guide teaches you how to read critically.  Its no-nonsense, practical approach uses a specially developed reading code to help you read articles for your research project; this simple code enables you to decipher journal articles structurally, mechanically and grammatically. 

Refreshingly free of jargon and written with you in mind, it’s packed full of interdisciplinary advice that helps you to decode and critique academic writing.  The author’s fuss free approach will improve your performance, boost your confidence and help you to:   

Read and better understand content

Take relevant effective notes

Manage large amounts of information in an easily identifiable and retrievable format

Write persuasively using formal academic language and style.

New to this edition:

Additional examples across a range of subjects, including education, health and sociology as well as criminology

Refined terminology for students in the UK, as well as around the world

More examples dealing specifically with journal articles.

Clear, focused and practical this handy guide is a great resource for helping you sharpen your use of journal articles and improve your academic writing skills.