Writing Research Papers A Complete Guide

Name: Writing Research Papers A Complete Guide
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ISBN: 9780321457981

ISBN-10: 0321457986

ISBN-13: 9780321457981

Edition: 12th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: James D. Lester, James D. Lester, James D. Lester

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nbsp;Writingnbsp;Research Papers, 12/enbsp;nbsp;combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on electronic research and presentation.Step-by-step instruction in a clear, non-intimidation writing style, takes the reader from the selection and narrowing of a topic, through research, note taking, planning, drafting, revising, to preparation of the finished document. nbsp;nbsp; Available in two formatsperfect-bound (0-321-45798-6) and spiral-bound with tabs ( 0-321-45799-4 a handier format at a slightly higher price)Lesters text is one that students will keep throughout their college careers.

Book details

List price: $48.00
Edition: 12th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Longman Publishing
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Preface to the Instructor


Preface to the Student



Writing from Research



Why Do Research



Learning Format Variations



Understanding a Research Assignment


Understanding the Terminology



Establishing a Schedule



Finding a Topic



Relating Your Personal Ideas to a Scholarly Problem


Connecting Personal Experience to Scholarly Topics


Speculating about Your Subject to Discover Ideas and to Focus on the Issues



Talking with Others to Find and Refine the Topic


Personal Interviews


Online Discussion Groups 2


Using the World Wide Web to Refine Your Topic


Using an Online Subject Directory


Using an Internet Key-word Search 2


Using the Library's Electronic Databases to Find and Narrow a Subject 2


Using the Library's Electronic Book Catalogs to Find a Topic 2


Expressing a Thesis Statement, Enthymeme, or Hypothesis 2


Drafting a Research Proposal


The Short Proposal


The Long Proposal


Your Research Project



Finding and Filtering Electronic Sources



Beginning an Online Search



Reading an Online Address



Using a Search Engine


Subject Directory Search Engines


Robot-Driven Search Engines


Metasearch Engines


Specialized Search Engines


Educational Search Engines


Educational Search Engines Maintained by Libraries



Searching for Articles in Journals and Magazines


Online Journals


Online Magazines



Searching for Articles in Newspapers and Media Sources



Accessing E-Books



Using Listserv, Usenet, and Chat Groups