Reference no: EM133494800
Case Study: Utilizing the GetAbstract database, search for a book on a topic related to this week's readings or "What Did I Learn" pgs 501 to 502. The review should be 3-4 pages in length, 12-point Times New Roman font, and double-spaced. This page count does not include the title page, tables, graphics, or reference pages. In addition, submit the final copy as a .doc or .pdf. This paper is in APA format.
Services that offer free trials of book summaries. Most of these services allow users to set up a free trial for a short period.
-GetAbstract. GetAbstractLinks to an external site. - offers a free trial, and students can subscribe to a free Student Starter plan with 5,000 summaries and unlimited online access on the web and via an app.
-Shortform - ShortformLinks to an external site. -Similar to GetAbstract in that it contains in-depth summaries. Claims to have the world's best summaries of 1000+ nonfiction books. Readers can learn the key points of a book in 30 minutes or less. 5-day free trial.
-Blinkist - BlinkistLinks to an external site. -4,500+ books, 15 minute long summaries.
Additional Details
No more than 15% of your paper should be from direct quotes
The source must be cited in APA format within the reference page and in-text citations
Question: Submit your paper to the course. The paper will be submitted through Turnitin.com to identify plagiarism issues
- Some areas of focus for your GetAbstract write-up (these are just suggestions):
- Why did you select the book?
- What are the reasons for the research?
- Concepts that are discussed and how do these relate to the class topic?