Research Writing Simplified : A Documentation Guide

by Clines, Raymond H.; Cobb, Elizabeth R.

• ISBN13: 9780321333421
• ISBN10: 032133342X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

Research Writing Simplified isolates the skills related to research and moves students through a series of learning activities that provide practice and reinforcement. At only 80 pages, this is the most concise book of its type, and the most effective. Research Writing Simplified goes beyond explanations and examples to offer focused, sequenced practice in the skills and conventions of research writing. Such practice includes exercises on summarizing, paraphrasing, correctly introducing and formatting direct quotations, the various options for in-text documentation, and correct format of works cited/reference pages. These practice exercises can be the basis of in-class instruction, or they can be assigned as homework. Because answers for exercises are provided, students can also use the text as a self-teaching guide. This text also offers practical advice and general guidance on how to write papers requiring research. The fifth edition has been updated to reflect the electronic revolution taking place in research, including information on Internet searches, electronic database searches, and documentation conventions for all forms of electronic sources. A new section on usage and basic sentence grammar makes the text even more versatile, and updated APA and MLA sections provide the latest information on both guidelines. Its concise format and low cost make this an appealing resource for both students and instructors working on research papers.

Table of Contents

The Research Process

Choosing a Topic

Researching a Topic

Preparing a Bibliography and a Preliminary Thesis

Taking Notes and Outlining

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 with Electronic Sources

Arranging a Works Cited or References List with Print and Electronic Sources

Sample Student Research Papers

Sample Student Research Paper in MLA Format

Sample Student Research Pap

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