Curious Researcher, The: A Guide to Writing Research Papers [Rental Edition]

by Ballenger, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780134498263
• ISBN10: 0134498267
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780134506739, 9780321992963
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-01-10
• Publisher: Pearson Rental Program
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About This Book

The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers, 9th Edition

ISBN: 9780134498263

The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in research writing courses. It's an engaging and direct guide that propels inquiry-based learning, making it an appealing alternative to traditional research texts.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in research writing courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of research paper writing, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of academic writing principles.

History and Editions

The 9th edition of The Curious Researcher has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on effective research paper writing techniques. This edition includes new features and sections, a new thematic table of contents, and up-to-date coverage of MLA style. It has been revised to better meet the needs of modern students and educators.

Author and Other Works

Bruce P. Ballenger is the author of The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers. Bruce Ballenger is known for his engaging, direct writing style and his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. While this is his primary work in the field of educational resources, he has contributed significantly to the development of research writing guides.

Key Features

• Engaging Writing Style: The book features an engaging, direct writing style that makes complex concepts accessible to students.
• Inquiry-Based Approach: It emphasizes curiosity as the best reason for investigating ideas and information, encouraging students to explore and learn through inquiry.
• Updated Coverage: The 9th edition includes up-to-date coverage of MLA style, ensuring that students are equipped with the latest guidelines for research paper writing.
• Interactive Learning Environment: The book is also available via Revelâ„¢, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780134498263
• Rental Edition: Available through various rental options from different retailers[1][2][3]

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2017
• Number of Pages: 272 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other specific editions or formats listed for this book, it is available in various rental durations from different retailers. The following ISBNs are associated with this book:

• eTextbook (Revel): Not explicitly listed but available via Revelâ„¢[1]
• Related ISBNs (not duplicates):
• 0134498267 (same as ISBN-10)
• 9780134498263 (same as ISBN-13)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Bruce Ballenger, a professor of English at Boise State University, teaches courses in composition, composition theory, the essay tradition, and creative nonfiction. He’s the author of seven books, including the three texts in the Curious series: The Curious Researcher, The Curious Reader, and The Curious Writer, all from Pearson Education. His latest book is Crafting Truth: Short Studies in Creative Nonfiction, also from the same publisher. Ballenger lives with his wife and two daughters in Boise, Idaho.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Thinking about–and Rethinking–the Research Paper

 

1. The First Week
The Importance of Getting Curious
Developing a Working Knowledge
Narrowing the Subject
Reading for Research

2. The Second Week
What Are Your Research Routines?
Planning for the Dive
Developing Focused Knowledge
Keeping Track of What You Find: Building a Bibliography
Searching Library Databases for Books and Articles
Advanced Internet Research Using Google Scholar
Living Sources: Interviews and Surveys
Fieldwork: Research on What You See and Hear

3. The Third Week
Writing in the Middle: Conversing with Sources
Notetaking as a Scene of Writing
What I Hear You Saying
Your Voice and Theirs: Using Sources Responsibly
A Taxonomy of Copying
Plagiarism Q & A
Why Plagiarism Matters
The Notetaker’s Triad: Quotation, Paraphrase, and Summary
Notetaking Methods
When You’re Coming up Short: More Advanced Searching Techniques

4. The Fourth Week
Getting to the Draft
Organizing the Draft
Preparing to Write the Draft
Starting to Write the Draft: Beginning at the Beginning
Writing for Reader Interest
Writing with Sources
Driving through the First Draft

5. The Fifth Week
Seeing the “Triangleness” of the Draft
Reresearching
Local Revision: Revising for Language
Preparing the Final Manuscript
Looking Back and Moving On

Appendix A: Guide to the New MLA Style
Appendix B: Guide to APA Style