Research Writing Simplified : A Documentation Guide

by Clines, Raymond H.

Edition:

3rd

ISBN13:

9780321055057

ISBN10:

0321055055

Format:

Paperback

Pub. Date:

1/1/2000

Publisher(s):

ADDISON WESLEY LONGMAN INC

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Summary

Very brief (64 pages) research paper guide designed to augment any courses requiring writing and the use of secondary source material. Includes exercises for student practice.

The Research Process

Using the Library

Preparing a Bibliography and a Preliminary Thesis

Working with Sources and Preparing to Write

Citing Sources and Academic Honesty

Documentation Systems

In-Text Citations

Avoiding Plagiarism

Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism

Additional Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism

Summarizing

When to Summarize

Documenting Summaries

Practice in Summarizing

Practice in Documenting Summaries

Practice in Writing and Documenting Summaries

Paraphrasing

When to Paraphrase

Documenting Paraphrases and Using Lead-Ins

Practice in Paraphrasing

Practice in Documenting Paraphrases

Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases

Additional Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases

Direct Quotations

When to Use Direct Quotations

Documenting and Integrating Direct Quotations

Rules for Punctuating Quotations

Practice in Punctuating Quotations

Additional Practice in Punctuating Quotations

Practice in Creating Lead-Ins for Quotations

Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations

Additional Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations

Works Cited and References

MLA and APA

General Guidelines

Citing Electronic Information

Sample Works Cited and References with Exercises

Arranging a Works Cited or References List

Sample Student Research Papers

Sample Outline for Student Research Paper

Sample Student Research Paper in MLA Format

Excerpt of Student Research Paper in APA Format

Answer Key

Sample APA Entries

Sample APA Entries for Electronic Sources

Sample MLA Entries

Sample MLA Entries for Electronic Sources

Index Inside back cover