The definitive research paper guide, Writing Research Papers combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on electronic research and presentation.
This market-leading text provides students 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 continues its extremely thorough and accurate coverage of citation styles for a wide variety of disciplines. The thirteenth edition maintains Lester's successful approach while bringing new writing and documentation updates to assist the student researcher in keeping pace with electronic sources.
Why Do You Need This New Editon?
Five good reasons why you should buy this new edtion of Writing Research Paper!
1. Update MLA and APA Coverage brings you up to speed with the latest revisions to the two most commonly assigned
documentation styles. Both MLA and APA now handle electronic sources differently than in the past, and this new editon
provides all the details.
2. New advice on plagiarism to help you better understand what is and is not plagiarism. New strategies and advice help you avoid
the traps of "unintentional plagiarism."
3. New visual cheaklist on using databases in Chapter 5 shows you exactly how to use database searches to go beyond Google and
find credible sources your teachers will love.
4. New sample research proposals and research papers show you what the final product should look like, whether you are using
MLA or APA style.
5. Updated coverage of online research strategies to help you decide if and when to use Google, Wikipedia, or other search
engines, including detailed advice on where to find respected scholarly sources.
Chapter 1 Writing from Research
Chapter 2 Finding a Topic
Chapter 3 Organizing Ideas and Setting Goals
Chapter 4 Gathering Sources Online
Chapter 5 Gathering Sources in the Library
Chapter 6 Conducting Field Research
Chapter 7 Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism
Chapter 8 Reading and Evaluating Sources
Chapter 9 Writing Effective Notes and Creating Outlines
Chapter 10 Drafting the Paper in an Academic Style
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