Navigating the Research University

Full of critical-thinking exercises, practical tips and tools, and useful personal advice, NAVIGATING THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY: A GUIDE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, Second Edition, provides first-year students with a comprehensive introduction to education at a research institution. The text is designed to support students at a broad range of research universities by helping them understand what research is, the role it plays in the university, and the basic methodologies used in a variety of disciplines. Andreatta guides students to develop essential skills for academic success, including critical thinking, thoughtful analysis, and effective writing. In addition, the text includes valuable insights into the personal and working issues students may encounter as new and aspiring members of a community of scholars.Andreatta, Britt is the author of 'Navigating the Research University', published 2008 under ISBN 9781413033991 and ISBN 1413033997.