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Curious Researcher, The: A Guide to Writing Research Papers, 4/E
Bruce Ballenger, Boise State University

ISBN-10: 0321175212
ISBN-13: 9780321175212

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 412 pp
Published: 03/10/2003

This item has been replaced by The Curious Researcher, MLA Update Edition, 6/E.

Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, this popular research guide stresses that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information.

An appealing alternative to traditional research texts, The Curious Researcher stands apart for its motivational tone and its conviction that research writing can be full of rewarding discoveries. Offering a wide variety of examples from student and professional writers, this popular guide shows that good research and lively writing do not have to be mutually exclusive. Students are encouraged to find ways to bring their writing to life, even though they are writing with “facts.” A unique chronological organization sets up achievable writing goals while it provides week-by-week guidance through the research process. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and documenting source-based papers help students develop sound research and analysis skills.

Engaging, informal writing style demonstrates as well as advocates interesting writing as evidenced by sections titled, “Befriending the Library” and “Facts Don't Kill.”

Five-week structure is designed to overcome procrastination by suggesting weekly activities (and assignments) that keep the process going.

Complete information on using the Internet for research includes an extensive discussion of how to evaluate Web sources.

Productive exercises help students actually write their papers, rather than engage in busywork not directly related to the assignment.

Appendix on “Tips on Writing on Literary Topics” features coverage of and suggestions on how to approach a literary subject.

Extensive discussion of topic choice. Discusses choosing a topic throughout, emphasizing the importance of curiosity.

A Companion Website with Online Practice Tests now offers additional student tips and exercises and helpful links for students engaged in the research process.

Extended coverage of plagiarism helps students understand the problem and avoid it.

New coverage of reading like a researcher provides techniques for reading source material strategicaly and critally.

Encourages students to develop a “working knowledge” of their topic by exploring both the Web and the library before they start writing.

Expanded and updated treatment of MLA and APA citation formats, including full coverage of electronic citation formats, now provides a comprehensive resource.

Extensive coverage of the specific research strategies of interviewing and surveying has been combined in one chapter (Ch. 2).

Contents by Subject.

Preface.

Introduction: Rethinking the Research Paper.

Learning and Unlearning.

Using This Book.

The Research Paper and the Research Report.

How Formal Should It Be?

“Essaying” or Arguing?

Becoming an Authority by Using Authorities.

Facts Don't Kill.

1. The First Week.

The Importance of Getting Curious.

Befriending the Library.

Befriending the Internet.

2. The Second Week.

Narrowing the Subject.

Developing a Research Strategy.

Looking Back Before Moving On.

3. The Third Week.

Writing in the Middle.

Notetaking Techniques.

Digging Deeper for Information: Advanced Searching Techniques.

Looking Back Before Moving On.

4. The Fourth Week.

Getting to the Draft.

Citing Sources.

5. The Fifth Week.

Revising for Purpose.

Revising for Information.

Revising for Language.

Preparing the Final Manuscript.

Looking Back and Moving On.

Appendix A: Guide to MLA Styles.

Part One: Citing Sources in Your Essay.

Part Two: How the Essay Should Look.

Part Three: Preparing the “Works Cited” Page.

Part Four: A Sample Paper in MLA Style.

Appendix B: Guide to APA Style.

Part One: How the Essay Should Look.

Part Two: Citing Sources in Your Essay.

Part Three: Preparing the “References” List.

Part Four: A Sample Paper in APA Style.

Appendix C: Tips for Researching and Writing Papers on Literary Topics.

Mine the Primary Source.

Search Strategies.

Sample Essay: Personal Response.

Sample Research Essay on a Literary Topic.

Index.

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©2007 | Longman | Paper; 416 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321366492 | ISBN-13: 9780321366498
Brief Description

Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, this popular research guide stresses that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information.

An appealing alternative to traditional research texts, The Curious Researcher stands apart for its motivational tone, its conversational style, and its conviction that research writing can be full of rewarding discoveries. Offering a wide variety of examples from student and professional writers, this popular guide shows that good research and lively writing do not have to be mutually exclusive. Students are encouraged to find ways to bring their writing to life, even though they are writing with “facts.” A unique chronological organization sets up achievable writing goals while it provides week-by-week guidance through the research process. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and documenting source-based papers help students develop sound research and analysis skills.
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©2009 | Longman | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205666116 | ISBN-13: 9780205666119
Brief Description

Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, this popular research guide stresses that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information.

An appealing alternative to traditional research texts, The Curious Researcher stands apart for its motivational tone, its conversational style, and its conviction that research writing can be full of rewarding discoveries. Offering a wide variety of examples from student and professional writers, this popular guide shows that good research and lively writing do not have to be mutually exclusive. Students are encouraged to find ways to bring their writing to life, even though they are writing with “facts.” A unique chronological organization sets up achievable writing goals while it provides week-by-week guidance through the research process. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and documenting source-based papers help students develop sound research and analysis skills.
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©2009 | Longman | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205745261 | ISBN-13: 9780205745265
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Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, this popular research guide stresses that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information.

An appealing alternative to traditional research texts, The Curious Researcher stands apart for its motivational tone, its conversational style, and its conviction that research writing can be full of rewarding discoveries. Offering a wide variety of examples from student and professional writers, this popular guide shows that good research and lively writing do not have to be mutually exclusive. Students are encouraged to find ways to bring their writing to life, even though they are writing with “facts.” A unique chronological organization sets up achievable writing goals while it provides week-by-week guidance through the research process. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and documenting source-based papers help students develop sound research and analysis skills.

Up-to-the-minute coverage of documentation styles reflects the 2008 MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, Third Edition and the 2007 supplement APA Style Guide to Electronic References.

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