Lecture and demonstration, listening and reading, discussion and standard procedures - knowledge and skills are imparted during studies. This study companion makes it easier for students to acquire the skills and techniques of academic work. Techniques of academic work can be learned. Clearly, concisely, and in an entertaining manner, Bettina Beer and Hans Fischer convey the essential study techniques using ethnology as an example: from seminar preparation to literature research and manuscript creation, all the way to preparing the presentation and writing the paper. A book aimed not only at aspiring ethnologists but also at all cultural and social scientists. The third edition has been updated with references to newer literature and internet sources, as well as guidance on research and communication on the internet.