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Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, 10/E
James D. Lester, (Late)
Jim D. Lester Jr.

ISBN-10: 0321082079
ISBN-13:  9780321082077

Publisher:  Longman
Copyright:  2002
Format:  Paper; 448 pp
Published:  07/23/2001


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The definitive research paper guide, Lester combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on researching and writing online.

Comprehensive, but not overwhelming, Lester provides students with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process from selecting and narrowing a topic, to formatting the finished document. And it backs up the instruction with the most complete array of samples of any research writing guide on the market. Another of the text's ongoing strengths is its extremely thorough and accurate coverage of citation styles for a wide variety of disciplines. This edition maintains Lester's successful approach while detailing the uses of new computer technologies that are changing the face of research.

In addition, an all-new Interactive Edition CD-ROM offers the entire text in an electronic format for easy reference while writing and researching on a computer. Numerous multimedia features include: interactive research activities, weblinks, and resources. The CD is FREE when bundled with the text.

Available at an unbelievably low price in two formats—perfect and spiral-bound with tabs—Lester's text is one that students will keep throughout their college careers.


Features

  • Step-by-step instruction takes the reader from the selection and narrowing of a topic, through research, note taking, planning, drafting, revising, to preparation of the finished document.
  • Features more sample papers in more discipline areas than any other research writing guide available.
  • Clear, non-intimidating writing style makes the research paper assignment manageable for any level of student.
  • WEB SITE: Writing Research Papers Online is filled with resources including summaries and activities for each chapter of the text, a Web tutorial, online style and citation guides, online newsletter, and instructor archive. http://www.ablongman.com/lester
  • Using a Computer Search to Discover a Topic discusses surfing the Internet, subject directories, key-word searches, and CD-ROM products and databases.
  • The Electronic Library: Using a Computer Search covers the World Wide Web, URLs, search engines, bookmarks, subject directories, online magazines and journals, Gopher, FTPs, Telnet, CD-ROMs, and Online Public Access Catalogs; several general purpose URLs are provided.
  • Finding Internet Sources for Selected Disciplines, identifies 3-5 important and credible Internet sources for research in 19 disciplines with a special note on truncating URLs.
  • Tabbed dividers (spiral bound version only) feature chapter contents, and make information easier to access quickly.
  • Available in two formats: an inexpensive paperback binding and spiral-bound with tabs for easy referencing of key topics.


New To This Edition

  • New Interactive Edition CD-ROM—offers the entire text in an electronic format for easy reference while writing and researching on a computer. Numerous multimedia features include: interactive plagiarism tutorial, weblinks, and resources. The CD is FREE when bundled with the text.
  • New opening chapter: “Writing from Research” introduces students to the research project as a whole, suggests approaches and the benefits of a schedule.
  • New chapter on academic ethics Practicing Academic Integrity” addresses such issues as credibility, property rights, plagiarism, collaborative work, and publishing on the web.
  • New chapter on electronic publishing “Preparing Electronic Research Projects” helps students navigate various kinds of electronic publishing, from word processing to slide presentations, to web pages and sites.
  • New organization, splits chapters into smaller, more focused topic areas for quick and easy access to information.
  • New complete chapter on Internet research includes expanded and up to date coverage of numerous topics.
  • Coverage of web search engines now includes metasearch engines and specialized search engines as well as standard and educational search engines.
  • Potential research tools such as listserv, Usenet, and synchronous communication discussed in detail.
  • New coverage of Internet bibliographies instructs students in using the Internet to assemble a list of potential sources.
  • A new section on conducting archival research helps students locate rare and historic material.
  • A new checklist, “Evaluating Internet Sources,” helps students gauge the quality of Internet articles.
  • New four-color design makes the information easier to find and more accessible to students.
  • New “Where to Look” boxes, signaled with an icon, make the many cross-references easier to spot.
  • New MLA and APA guidelines and models for citing electronic sources reflect the latest changes to these documentation systems.
  • Seven new student sample papers illustrate how actual students approached their topics. Five are finished, fully documented final manuscripts demonstrating the different styles.


Table of Contents



1. Writing from Research.

Why Do Research?

Learning Format Variation.

Understanding a Research Assignment.

Establishing a Schedule.



2. Finding a Topic.

Relating Your Personal Ideas to a Scholarly Problem.

Talking with Others to Refine the Topic.

Using the World Wide Web to Refine Your Topic.

Using Electronic Databases to Narrow the Subject.

Using Electronic Book Catalogs to Find and Narrow the Subject.

Using Individual Diskettes.

Using Printed Materials to Evaluate Your Potential Topic.

Drafting a Research Proposal.

Expressing Your Thesis.



3. Gathering Data in the Library.

Launching the Search.

Using the Electronic Book Catalog.

Developing a Working Bibliography.

Using Printed Bibliographies.

Searching the Printed Indexes.

Searching for Essays within Books.

Using the Microforms.



4. Searching the World Wide Web.

Reading an Internet Address.

Using a Search Engine.

Using a Subject Directory.

Using a Key-Word Search.

Accessing Online Sources.

Using Online Rather than Print Versions.

Using Gopher, FTP, Telnet.

Using Listserve, Usenet, and Chat Groups.

Examining other Libraries Via Internet Access.

Finding an Internet Bibliography.

Conducting Archival Research.



5. Collecting Data Outside the Library.

Investigating Home Town Sources.

Examining Audiovisual Materials, Television, and Radio.

Conducting a Survey with a Questionnaire.

Conducting Experiments, Tests, and Observations.



6. Organizing Ideas and Setting Goals.

Charting a Direction and Setting Goals.

Using Academic Models (Paradigms).

Writing a Formal Outline.



7. Finding and Reading the Best Sources.

Finding the Best Source Materials.

Selecting a Mix of Both Primary and Secondary Sources.

Reading All or Part of a Source.

Responding to the Sources.

Preparing an Annotated Bibliography.

Preparing a Brief Review of the Literature on a Topic.



8. Practicing Academic Integrity.

Using sources to enhance your credibility.

Placing the Source in Its Proper Context.

Honoring Property Rights.

Avoiding Plagiarism.

Sharing Credit in Collaborative Projects.

Honoring and Crediting Sources in Online Classrooms.

Seeking Permission to Publish Material on Your Web Site.



9. Writing Notes.

Creating Effective Notes.

Writing Personal Notes.

Writing Direct Quotation Notes.

Writing Paraphrased Notes.

Writing Summary Notes.

Writing Précis Notes.

Writing Notes from Field Research.



10. Drafting the Paper in an Academic Style.

Focusing Your Argument.

Refining the Thesis Sentence.

Writing an Academic Title.

Drafting the Paper from Your Research Journal, Notes, and Computer Files.

Avoiding Sexist and Biased Language.



11. Blending Reference Material into Your Writing by Using MLA Style.

Blending Reference Citations into Your Text.

Citing a Source When No Author Is Listed.

Identifying Nonprint Sources That Have No Page Number.

Identifying Internet Sources.

Omitting Page Numbers to Internet Citations.

Citing Indirect Sources.

Citing Frequent Page References to the Same Work.

Citing Material from Textbooks and Large Anthologies.

Adding Extra Information to In-text Citations.

Punctuating Citations Properly and With Consistency.

Indenting Long Quotations.

Citing Poetry.

Handling Quotations from a Play.

Altering Initial Capitals in Some Quoted Matter.

Omitting Quoted Matter with Ellipsis Points.

Altering Quotations with Parentheses and Brackets.



12. Writing the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.

Writng the Introduction of the Paper.

Writing the Body of the Research Paper.

Writing the Conclusion of the Research Paper.



13. Revising, Proofreading, and Formatting the Rough Draft.

Conducting Global Revision.

Formatting the Paper to MLA Style.

Editing Before Typing or Printing the Final Manuscript.

Proofreading On the Screen and on the Printed Manuscript.



14. Works Cited: MLA Style.

Formatting the “Works Cited” Page.

Bibliography Form—Books.

Bibliography Form—Periodicals.

Bibliography Form: Newspapers.

Bibliography Form—Government Documents.

Bibliography Form: Electronic Sources (Internet, E-mail, Data Bases).

Bibliography Form: Citing Sources Found on CD-ROM.

Bibliography Form: Other Electronic Sources.



15. Writing in APA Style.

Writing Theory, Reporting Results, or Reviewing Literature.

Writing in the Proper Tense for an APA Paper.

Using In-text Citations in APA Style.

Preparing a Working Draft or Publishing the Manuscript.

Preparing the List of References.

Variations on the APA Style for other Disciplines in the Social Sciences.

Formatting an APA Paper.

Writing the Abstract.

Sample Paper in APA Style.



16. The Footnote System: CMS Style.

Marking In-Text Citations with a Superscript Numeral.

Formatting and Writing the Footnotes.

Writing Footnotes for Electronic Sources.

Writing Subsequent Footnote References.

Writing Endnotes rather than Footnotes.

Writing Content Footnotes or Endnotes.

Using the Footnote System for Papers in the Humanities.

Using the Footnote System for Papers in the Fine Arts.

Writing a Bibliography Page for a Paper That Uses Footnotes.

Sample Paper in CMS Footnote Style.



17. CBE Style for the Natural and Applied Sciences.

Writing In-Text Citations with Numbers.

Using Number with Bibliography Entries.

Writing In-Text Citations with Name and Year.

Using Name and Year with Bibliography Entries.

Sample Paper CBE Number System.



18. Preparing Electronic Research Projects.

Getting Started.

Using Word Processing.

Building Electronic Presentations.

Research Paper Web Pages and Sites.

Planning Electronic Research Papers.

Using Graphics In Your Electronic Research Paper.

Using Sound and Video in Your Electronic Research Paper.

Delivering Your Electronic Research Paper to Readers.



Appendix A Glossary: Rules and Techniques for Preparing a Manuscript.


Appendix B Finding Sources for a Selected Discipline.


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