I. Introductory Chapter
Hello! Dear fellows, let’s gather here to discuss this exciting topic – the sharing of academic writing artefacts. Don’t think that this is like an insignificant star in the sky, in fact, there is a lot to learn here. Today, I would like to introduce you to a few superb academic writing artefacts, so that you can add wings to the academic road, all the way up!
Second, Google Scholar: the preferred platform for literature retrieval
First of all, I would like to recommend to you is the Google Scholar tool. It is one of the world’s largest academic search engine Oh, which hides countless books, journals, dissertations and other kinds of literature. Moreover, the update speed of this platform is really fast, and it is free, which is simply the conscience of the academic world!
So, how to use Google Scholar? Don’t worry, listen to me slowly. First of all, you have to log in, and then enter keywords or topics in the search box, and then you can start searching for relevant literature. Isn’t it very simple? What’s more, Google Scholar also supports advanced search, you can filter according to author, publication year, citation number and other conditions, so that you can find the literature you want more quickly.
For teachers, Google Scholar is definitely a good helper for class preparation; for students, whether they are writing papers or doing research, Google Scholar is indispensable. So, quickly add Google Scholar to your academic toolbox!
Zotero: Literature Management Tool
Next, I would like to introduce you to Zotero, a literature management tool. As a professional-level literature management software, Zotero is quite powerful. It can conveniently help you collect, categorise and annotate all kinds of literature content, so that your literature management can become well organised.
So, how to use Zotero? Firstly, you need to install the Zotero plugin in your browser. After installation, when you are browsing the web and see the literature you are interested in, just click the save button, Zotero will automatically help you save and organise the literature into the corresponding categories. Isn’t it very convenient?
In addition, Zotero also has many useful functions, such as label management, note taking, literature sharing and so on. These features can greatly improve the efficiency of your literature management, so that you walk more smoothly on the academic road.
Fourth, International Student: information and academic counselling for studying abroad
Finally, I would like to introduce International Student to you. It is mainly for international students, providing all kinds of services, including volunteer recruitment, scholarship application, accommodation guide and academic writing guidance and so on.
On International Student, you can find a wealth of tutorials on writing course papers, covering a wide range of popular subject areas. Moreover, the website also provides a large number of excellent essay examples for your reference. If you are thinking of going abroad for further studies or are facing the pressure of essay assignments, then International Student is definitely your right hand.
