12 Easy Steps to Successful Research Papers:9780658001178:Meriwether, Neil W.:eCampus.com

12 Easy Steps to Successful Research Papers is an essential tool for students. This edition reflects the way research is done today by incorporating both traditional and online methods of research. Whether a student has just begun writing research papers or needs to brush up on his research skills, this easy to follow text will guide him through the process. Features include three sample research papers along with several examples throughout the text that are developed in a step-by-step approach; easy-to-follow directions along with specific examples from the latest MLA documentation; and information on computer research as well as other online sources and traditional methods to compose research projects.

Preface

Introduction

Choosing a Subject

(10)

Finding a Subject

(1)

Finding a Nonliterary Subject

(6)

Finding a Literary Subject

(3)

Narrowing the Subject into a Manageable Topic

(9)

Narrowing Your Subject into a Topic

(3)

Exploring Sources to Help Narrow Your Subject

(1)

Considering Audience, Purpose, Style, and Tone

(4)

Researching Your Material

(30)

Planning Your Time

(1)

Beginning Your Research

(3)

Using Library Reference Sources

(20)

Evaluating Your Sources

(6)

Preparing Source Cards or Bibliography Cards

(12)

Compling Complete Source Cards

(2)

MLA Style for Sources on the World Wide Web

(6)

Web Sites

(3)

Taking Notes and Recording Them on Note Cards

(9)

Making Quotation Cards

(1)

Making Summary Cards

(1)

Making Paraphrase Cards

(2)

Making Idea Cards

(1)

Understanding Plagiarism

(4)

Forming a Thesis

(10)

Arriving at a Thesis

(4)

Defending Your Thesis

(1)

Writing a Thesis for a Literary Paper

(4)

Making an Outline

(8)

Selecting Subject Headings

(1)

Following Correct Outline Form

(7)

Adding References to Your Paper

(11)

Understanding Direct Quotations and Paraphrasing

(3)

Adding References to Your Paper

(7)

Writing the First Draft

100

(23)

Writing the First Draft

101

(1)

Writing the Introduction

102

(9)

Getting into the Body of the Paper

111

(3)

Developing the Body of Your Paper

114

(3)

Writing the Conclusion

117

(6)

Compiling the Works Cited Page

123

(10)

Compiling the Works Cited Page

124

(1)

Examining Sample Entries

125

(8)

Revising Your Paper

133

(14)

First Reading: Checking for Content, Organization, Clarity, and Referencing

134

(1)

Second Reading: Checking for Grammar and Style

134

(2)

Using Appropriate Transitions

136

(1)

Third Reading: Checking for Spelling, Punctuation, and Capitalization

137

(1)

Following Rules for Punctuation

138

(7)

Making the Final Revisions

145

(2)

Preparing the Final Copy

147

(8)

Understanding the Mechanics of the Research Paper

148

(5)

Ordering the Pages of Your Paper

153

(2)

Appendix A Research Paper Using Cause and Effect Order

155

(22)

Appendix B Research Paper Using Comparison/Contrast Order

177

(15)

Appendix C Research Paper Using Particular to General Order and Endnotes

192

(19)

Index

211


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