NOTE TO FACILITATORS AND LEARNERS:

1. The Research Skills module presents information and exercises to accompany the objectives of BAU-ENG 4.2, Using References and IAU-ENG 1.1, Using the Library and Researching.

2. Learners who successfully complete the sections marked with an asterisk (*) will have covered the objectives listed in BAU-ENG 4.2.

3. Learners who successfully complete all sections will have covered IAU-ENG 1.2 objectives.

4. Facilitators are free to use any support materials appropriate to their learners’ needs.

5. Additional resource materials and practice may be required for those wanting more information on this topic or for those needing more practice mastering certain areas

6. Alternate support materials may be appropriate.

7. The “pre-test” provided at the end of this module is intended to help learners determine for themselves when they are ready for the final evaluation. It is not a “final test”.

8. A field trip to the library is a recommended activity to accompany this module.

9. This module should also be used as a review before learners start work on any major writing/speaking assignment which requires research.

BAU-ENG 4.3, Basic Geography and General Knowledge

BAU-ENG 5.3, Speaking Skills

BAU-ENG 6.8, Paragraphs

IAU-ENG 2.6, Writing Paragraphs

IAU-ENG 2.8, Writing Longer Essays

IAU-ENG 2.9, Writing Informal Reports

IAU-ENG 4.1, Speaking Skills

10. Learners should continue to develop their research skills whenever possible throughout this program.

11. Do NOT write in this module. Please make your notes and complete the exercises in your own notebooks so that other learners may also use them.