Week 9 - Writing an Essay

Types of Research:

• Primary research: Research that you generate by asking questions. (e.g. questionnaire, or conversation with someone)
• Quantitative Research: Involves data.(e.g. graphs and charts that support the research)
• Qualitative Research: opinions and feelings
• Secondary Research: This research is based on findings from other peoples work.(e.g. journals, magazines, newspapers)

Journals - These are usually written by academics. They are very useful and are more professional and respected.
Magazine articles - Easier to read than journals although they are not as respected academically.
Books -  Like journals, if you use a professional academic book it is respected.

Basic Essay Breakdown:
Introduction - Tell me what you’re going to write
Main Body -  Make a point and back it up with research. Argue for and against
Conclusion - Sum it up