Writing research papers : a complete guide
This text provides readers with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process, from selecting and narrowing a topic to formatting the finished document. Writing Research Papers backs up its instruction with the most complete array of samples of any writing guide of this nature. The text...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, Massachusetts :
Pearson ,
c2012
xix, 409 p. : ill. (some col.) , 23 cm |
| Edition: | 14th ed |
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Writing from research
- 2. Finding a topic
- 3. Organizing ideas and setting goals
- 4. Gathering sources online
- 5. Gathering sources in the library
- 6. Conducting field research
- 7. Understanding and avoiding plagiarism
- 8. Reading and evaluating sources
- 9. Writing effective notes and creating outlines
- 10. Drafting the paper in an academic style
- 11. Blending reference material into your writing by using MLA style
- 12. Writing the introduction, body, and conclusion
- 13. Revising, proofreading, and formatting the rough draft
- 14. Works cited: MLA style
- 15. Writing in APA style
- 16. The footnote system: CMS style
- 17. CSE style for the natural and applied sciences
- 18. Creating electronic research projects