Full Description
From choosing the right topic to proofreading their finished work, RESEARCH PAPERS, 16e helps students confidently tackle the process of creating a successful research paper, one step at a time. Featuring straightforward, step-by-step descriptions--each of which is supported by current examples and hands-on exercises--this edition offers today's students an unparalleled writing resource. In keeping with the authors' commitment to providing the most user-friendly and up-to-date writing manual on the market, students will also find the very latest information on documentation styles, including the 2009 MLA and 2010 APA updates, plagiarism, and online research, all contained within a convenient large format and easy-to-use spiral binding.
Contents
1. Shaping Your Topic.2. Learning Research Resources and Procedures.3. Using Basic Reference Sources.4. Evaluating and Recording Material.5. Incorporating Sources Responsibly.6. Writing Your First Draft.7. Preparing Your Final Copy.8. Documenting a Paper: MLA Style.9. Documenting a Paper: APA Style.
