Effective Information Gathering: An example of how to research an Arts and Humanities Essay
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Learning objectives and overview of the problem
After studying this module you will be able to:
- Appreciate the need for quality resources
- Make use of common methods of information gathering
Scenario
Kate is a history student who has been assigned an essay - 'Queen Elizabeth I - Her Influence on History'. Students are allowed to choose the period of time or major events in Elizabeth's life that they consider to be the defining moments of her reign. The course tutor has stressed the need for effective research to provide a thorough overview of the subject area.
Kate is a keen student and she hopes that this essay will give her a high mark. She has two weeks to produce the final report.
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