The Collins Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives and Research Student's Book provides clear, comprehensive, up-to-date and truly international coverage of the updated syllabus. It promotes and encourages critical thinking, self-reflection and independent thought and provides you with opportunities to understand and engage with key topical issues locally, nationally and globally. The Student's Book will help you to understand and develop effective research skills on issues of global significance through a range of activities, with guidance on areas such as now to choose a topic and how to write a research report. Practical examples and explanations are included to help with planning, researching, structuring and presenting a written report, while units relating to the Team Project help build communication and collaboration skills.