Synopses & Reviews
The Principles of Writing Research Papers is the ultimate brief research reference, a concise version of the best-selling Writing Research Papers by the same distinguished authors. This research guide, which focuses on MLA style, is priced to work as a primary text or supplement in any research-oriented course.
Designed as a guide for writing research papers both in first-year composition courses and in upper-level courses in all disciplines, The Principles of Writing Research Papers is rooted in the fundamentals of thorough library research but encourages and equips students to use online as well as field research where appropriate. It endorses the written word while recognizing the value of graphics, audio, video, and electronic presentations. Numerous student samples and excerpts model research papers with particular attention to MLA documentation style. With all the authority of the best-selling author of freshman research manuals, in an easy-to-use and value-priced Penguin Academic Edition, this text is the perfect complement to any freshman course that requires the completion of a full research paper.
Synopsis
The Principles of Writing Research Papers is the ultimate brief research reference. Pocket-sized and inexpensive, this research guide is priced to work as a supplement in any research-oriented course.
Clear, step-by-step instructions on all aspects of the research process help students through this sometime intimidating task. Library Research, Web Research, Organizating research, Draft and revision, Plagiarism, Citations.
General Interest: Research Writing
Synopsis
The Principles of Writing Research Papers is the ultimate brief research reference. Pocket-sized and inexpensive, this research guide is priced to work as a supplement in any research-oriented course.
Table of Contents
1. Finding a Scholarly Topic
2. Library Research
3. Searching the World Wide Web
4. Finding Research: Collecting Data Outside the Library
5. Organizing Ideas and Setting Goals
6. Finding and Reading the Best Sources
7. Writing Effective Notes
8. Drafting the Paper in an Academic Style
9. Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism
10. Blending Reference Material into Your Writing
11. Works Cited: MLA Style
12. Preparing Electronic Research Projects
Appendix: Glossary of MLA Manuscript Style