2. Planning the attack Chapter 1 Writing the brief The purpose statement Planning a meeting Researching on the Internet Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4

3. Topic 1 The purpose statement The subject and the topic The length of the paper The subject and the topic

4. Topic 2 Sources of information About primary data About secondary data Interviews and surveys Library sources The Internet Company data Documenting your sources Keeping your information updated

5. e1 2 Primary data Questionaires, surveys and interviews of a random sample group e1 Data collection through normal activity

6. eSD Secondary data Newspaper, Publications, Government bodies Industry/corporate associations and watchdogs e

7. Interviews and surveys Type and angle of questioning Avoidance of bias that can otherwise skew your results Size of your survey and how your respondents selected

8. Library sources BooksMonographsJournals articlesConference papers

9. The Internet Specialist bibliographies Directories of useful sites Books and journals Links to libraries Newspapers on-line Government information Museums

10. Company data Letters and memos Handbooks Manuals Price lists

11. Documenting your sources For books For articles in journals For articles in newspapers and weekly magazines For conference papers and chapters in books For government publications For unpublished papers For personal interviews For sources on the Internet

12. Keeping your information updated Recognize the age and likelihood of change of the material Material of a highly changeable nature may need to be checked just prior to your release of the report Material of a highly changeable nature may need to be checked just prior to your release of the report

13. Scenario Assemble a working bibliography Record the sources for the information on system cards Note on each card the use the item might be to your research Add the relevant sources to your purpose statement

14. Researching on the Internet Using a web-page address Using hypertext (or links) Searching for information Using Yahoo! Using ANZWERS Searching tips

15. Topic 4 Planning the attack Classification 2. Analysis 1.

16. Analysis Choose a basis for analysing your topic Apply the rule of three Apply the rule a second time, dividing each main idea three times again

17. Classification Match the items rec orded on your biblio graphy cards Note topics which you have no sources Check your outline for completeness Note sources for which you have no topic

18. Chapter 2 Researching the topic Recording notes & quotes Topic 6 Topic 5 Evaluating & analysing information

19. Topic 5 Recording notes & quotes Skimming and scanning Taking notes

20. Skimming and scanning Skim to get a general idea Scan to search for particular bits of information

21. Taking notes Advice start as you mean to continue. Don’t put it off.

22. Topic 6 Evaluating & analysing information EA Relevance Authority Primary v secondary data Objective v subjective data

23. Chapter 3 Writing the draft Topic 11 Topic 10 Topic 9 Topic 8 Topic 7 Developing the conclusion conclusion Preparing the reference list reference list Drafting the body Developing the introduction Developing the introduction Developing the abstract

24. Topic 7 Developing the abstract What it is and what it isn’t Layout When to write

25. Topic 8 Developing the introduction Relating to your reader Signposting How you plan to treat your topic

26. Topic 9 Drafting the body Outline for specific purposes Referencing sources and quotations

27. PlagiarismThe reference listQuotationsThe author-date system Topic 10 Preparing the reference list Reference List Reference List 1 2 3 4

28. Topic 11 Developing the conclusion Restate the thesis of the paper Generalise from the particulars of the evidence Judge the evidence Make recommendations List solutions and alternative solutions Make forecasts

29. Chapter 4 Finalising the report Contents 4 topics Finalising the report Writing clearly Using non-discriminatory language Revising & editing your draft Choosing a layout & design

30. Topic 12 Writing clearly Fight fog Fight gobbledygook Fight fog Fight gobbledygook

31. Topic 13 Using non- discriminatory language Sexist language Other forms of discriminatory language the aged, the handicapped, etc. man, he, him, his, etc.

32. Topic 14 Revising & editing your draft Revise to change content Edit to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar, and make sure you haven’t repeated words or left words out Proof to check that what’s on the printed page is what you’re prepared to place in the reader’s hand

33. Topic 15 Choosing a layout & design Heading Line length and line spacing Capital letters Font Font and Font size Font size Font Line length and line spacing

34. Topic 16 Planning the content Chapter 5 Delivering an oral presentation Topic 16 Planning the content

35. Your audience The time

36. Topic 17 Delivering the presentation Rehearsing your presentation Supplementing your presentation