10 Steps in Writing the Research Paper

by Markman, Roberta H.

• ISBN13: 9780764113628
• ISBN10: 0764113623
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Updated to conform to current standards and computerized research sources,his succinct, easy-to-follow guide gives students clear directions forriting papers in virtually all academic subjects. The authors describe howo determine a subject, formulate and outline a provisional thesis, prepare aibliography, take notes from sources, write a draft, then revise and edithe paper, bringing it to its final form. Added advice includes avoidinglagiarism and making the most of library resources.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Sixth Edition	iv
Introduction to Research	1	(2)
The Ten Steps in Research	3	(164)
Find a Subject	5	(2)
Read a General Article	7	(2)
Formulate a Temporary Thesis and a Temporary Outline	9	(5)
Prepare the Preliminary Bibliography	14	(49)
Take Notes from Relevant Sources	63	(15)
Label Notecards and Revise Working Outline	78	(4)
Write the First Draft	82	(6)
Revise the Text; Write Introduction and Conclusion	88	(3)
Fill in Parenthetical References or Footnotes on Draft	91	(18)
Put the Paper in Final Form	109	(58)
A Sample Research Paper	112	(22)
Plagiarism: A Step to Avoid	134	(8)
The Library: A Step to Master	142	(5)
APPENDICES
Research Terms Defined	147	(4)
Library Classification Systems	151	(2)
Reference Materials and Style Manuals	153	(8)
Abbreviations Used in Research	161	(2)
Roman Numerals	163	(1)
Basic Punctuation	164	(3)
Index	167