Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers

by Rozakis, Laurie

• ISBN13: 9780070123007
• ISBN10: 0070123004
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

The Fastest, Easiest Way to Learn: Schaum¿s Quick GuidesThese concise, quick reference guides are perfect for business people, writers, and students at all levels. Written by top experts, they offer readers the easiest, most efficient strategies to master or learn a new skill. All Schaum¿s Quick Guides include do¿s and don¿ts for avoiding common errors, handy checklists, and practice exercises for building skills quickly.

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started.

What is a Research Paper?

How Do I Select a Subject?

How Do I Narrow My Topic? (and Why?)

How Do I Write a Thesis Statement?

Part II: Doing Research.

How Can I Find the Information I Need?

How Do I Use Books for My Research Paper?

What Other Sources Can I Use for My Research Paper?

How Do I Use Electronic Media?

How Do I Track My Research?

How Do I Evaluate Sources?

How Do I Document My Sources?

Part III: Drafting.

How Do I Outline? (and Why?)

What Writing Style Do I Use?

How Do I Use My Source Material?

How Do I Cite My Sources?

How Do I Use Footnotes and Endnotes?

How Do I Create a Works Cited Page?

How Do I Present My Research Paper?

Part IV: Writing the Final Copy.

How Do I Revise, Edit, and Proofread?

Model Papers.