Research writing simplified : a documentation guide/ Raymond H. Clines

By: Clines, Raymond H [author]
Contributor(s): Elizabeth R. Cobb
Language: English Publisher: USA: Addison Longman, Inc., c2003Edition: Fourth editionDescription: 79 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0321225996; 9780321225993Subject(s): Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Report writing -- Problems, exercises, etcDDC classification: 371.30281
Contents:
The Research Process.R-1 Choosing a Topic.R-2 Researching a Topic.R-3 Preparing a Bibliography and a Preliminary Thesis.R-4 Taking Notes and Outlining.Citing Sources and Academic Honesty.C-1 Documentation Systems.C-2 In-Text Citations.C-3 Avoiding Plagiarism.C-4 Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism.C-5 Additional Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism.Summarizing.S-1 When to Summarize.S-2 Documenting Summaries.S-3 Practice in Summarizing.S-4 Practice in Documenting Summaries.S-5 Practice in Writing and Documenting Summaries.Paraphrasing.P-1 When to Paraphrase.P-2 Documenting Paraphrases and Using Lead-Ins.P-3 Practice in Paraphrasing.P-4 Practice in Documenting Paraphrases.P-5 Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases.P-6 Additional Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases.Direct Quotations.Q-1 When to Use Direct Quotations.Q-2 Documenting and Integrating Direct Quotations.Q-3 Rules for Punctuating Quotations.Q-4 Practice in Punctuating Quotations.Q-5 Additional Practice in Punctuating Quotations.Q-6 Practice in Creating Lead-Ins for Quotations.Q-7 Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations.Q-8 Additional Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations.Works Cited and References.W-1 MLA and APA.W-2 General Guidelines.W-3 Citing Electronic Information.W-4 Sample Works Cited and References with Exercises.W-5 Arranging a Works Cited or References List with Electronic Sources.W-6 Arranging a Works Cited or References List with Print and Electronic Sources.Sample Student Research Papers.SP-1 Sample Student Research Paper in MLA Format.SP-2 Sample Student Research Paper in APA Format.Writing with Precision.WP-1 Elements of the Essay.WP-2 Major Usage Errors.Answer Key.Sample APA Entries.Sample APA Entries for Electronic Sources.Sample MLA Entries.Sample MLA Entries for Electronic Sources.Index.
Summary: Attempts to isolate the skills related to research and moves students through a series of learning activities that provide practice and reinforcement. This book includes exercises on summarizing, paraphrasing, correctly introducing and formatting direct quotations, the various options for in-text documentation, and correct format of works.
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The Research Process.R-1 Choosing a Topic.R-2 Researching a Topic.R-3 Preparing a Bibliography and a Preliminary Thesis.R-4 Taking Notes and Outlining.Citing Sources and Academic Honesty.C-1 Documentation Systems.C-2 In-Text Citations.C-3 Avoiding Plagiarism.C-4 Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism.C-5 Additional Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism.Summarizing.S-1 When to Summarize.S-2 Documenting Summaries.S-3 Practice in Summarizing.S-4 Practice in Documenting Summaries.S-5 Practice in Writing and Documenting Summaries.Paraphrasing.P-1 When to Paraphrase.P-2 Documenting Paraphrases and Using Lead-Ins.P-3 Practice in Paraphrasing.P-4 Practice in Documenting Paraphrases.P-5 Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases.P-6 Additional Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases.Direct Quotations.Q-1 When to Use Direct Quotations.Q-2 Documenting and Integrating Direct Quotations.Q-3 Rules for Punctuating Quotations.Q-4 Practice in Punctuating Quotations.Q-5 Additional Practice in Punctuating Quotations.Q-6 Practice in Creating Lead-Ins for Quotations.Q-7 Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations.Q-8 Additional Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations.Works Cited and References.W-1 MLA and APA.W-2 General Guidelines.W-3 Citing Electronic Information.W-4 Sample Works Cited and References with Exercises.W-5 Arranging a Works Cited or References List with Electronic Sources.W-6 Arranging a Works Cited or References List with Print and Electronic Sources.Sample Student Research Papers.SP-1 Sample Student Research Paper in MLA Format.SP-2 Sample Student Research Paper in APA Format.Writing with Precision.WP-1 Elements of the Essay.WP-2 Major Usage Errors.Answer Key.Sample APA Entries.Sample APA Entries for Electronic Sources.Sample MLA Entries.Sample MLA Entries for Electronic Sources.Index.

Attempts to isolate the skills related to research and moves students through a series of learning activities that provide practice and reinforcement. This book includes exercises on summarizing, paraphrasing, correctly introducing and formatting direct quotations, the various options for in-text documentation, and correct format of works.

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