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Research: The Student's Guide to Writing Research Papers, 4/E
Richard VeitUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington

ISBN-10: 0321198344
ISBN-13:  9780321198341

Publisher:  Longman
Copyright:  2004
Format:  Paper; 304 pp
Published:  08/26/2003
Status: Instock



Research is the ideal text for instructors seeking a flexible, goal-oriented approach to research-based writing, using two student papers in progress to illustrate the research process step by step.

Unlike comparable books, Research introduces two sample student research papers in the second chapter, giving students a clear idea of their final goal as they progress through each step of the research and writing process. While covering all the basic research conventions, the book places a unique emphasis on the actual purpose behind the conventions, helping students develop research skills useful across the curriculum. This book is equally effective as a classroom text and as a reference tool for student researchers.

  • Teaches the entire research and writing process step by step, from the earliest invention stages to producing and proofreading the finished product.
  • Presents two complete research papers in Chapter 2 to show students early the final goal of the research writing process.
  • Follows the work of two typical students through the various stages of research and writing, helping the reader see how other students manage the process.
  • Includes complete exposition of MLA style and formats, along with coverage of APA, numbered-reference style, and the alternative MLA footnote/endnote style in a separate appendix.
  • Presents thorough, up-to-date coverage of both library and non-library sources, including traditional reference guides and computer-related resources, as well as personal interviews and other outside sources.
  • Contains extensive reference features and learning aids, including highlighted key terms, engaging exercises, and quick reference guides to MLA citation conventions on the inside covers.

  • Greatly expanded Chapter 4, “Tools for Finding Sources,” provides comprehensive, up-to-the-minute information on computer-related resources, including ways to find sources electronically, to access electronic sources, and to evaluate and document online sources.
  • Coverage of plagiarism has been expanded with more discussion and exercises, emphasizing its significance in today's Web-based world.
  • Treatment of MLA and APA citation has been updated and expanded to conform to the latest guidelines and provide a more thorough reference to these styles of documentation. Includes more models of citing electronic sources.
  • Two new student papers illustrate the research process, including one traditional, formal research paper another less formal, more personal project using more primary sources.



To the Instructor.


1. Introduction: What Is Research?

Doing Research.

The Research Paper.

Primary and Secondary Research.

Benefits of Doing Research.



2. Two Sample Research Papers.

The Research Process.

A Research Assignment.

The Finished Product.



3. Selecting a Research Topic.

Your Research Schedule: Planning in Advance.

A Research Notebook.

Your Research Topic.

Generating Ideas.



4. Tools for Finding Sources.

Beginning Your Research.

Your Campus Library.

Electronic Resources.

Using Your Library's Research Tools.

Finding Articles: Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers.

Using Electronic Databases.

Internet Resources.

The Reference Librarian—The Most Resourceful Resource.



5. Finding Sources Outside the Library: Conducting Interviews and Writing Letters.

Interviewing Sources.

Writing for Information.

Still Other Sources.



6. Assembling a Prospectus and a Working Bibliography.

A Research Prospectus.

The Working Bibliography.

Bibliographic Formats.

General Guidelines—MLA Format.

Model Entries—MLA Format.



7. Putting Your Sources to Work: Reading and Taking Notes.

Using Your Written Sources.

Avoiding Plagiarism.



8. Reporting on Sources: Paraphrase and Quotation.

The Conventions of Reporting.

Options for Presenting Sources.

Acknowledging Sources.

Relying on Experts.

Paraphrasing Sources.

Quoting Sources.

When to Quote and When to Paraphrase.

A Further Note on Plagiarism.



9. Using Parenthetical Notes.

Types of Notes.

Parenthetical Notes.

Information Footnotes.



10. Writing and Revising the Research Paper.

Getting Organized.

Writing the First Good Draft.

Editing and Revising.



11. Producing and Proofreading Your Polished Draft.

Format for Your Polished Draft.

A Formal Outline.

And, Finally, Proofreading the Finished Product.



Appendices.

A: Other Citation Formats: APA Style and Numbered References.

B: Footnotes and Endnotes.

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