About the Book
Full of practical tips and tools, and useful personal advice, Navigating the Research University, Second Edition, provides first-year students with a comprehensive introduction to education at a research institution. Suitable for freshman experience courses, orientation, or first-year seminars, the text is designed to support students at a broad range of research universities and gives instructors the flexibility to incorporate unique features of their own institution easily. Britt Andreatta helps students understand what research is, the role it plays in the university, and the basic methodologies used in a variety of disciplines. Andreatta also 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.
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