Research Papers with MLA Guide
12th Edition
Published on 20. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-321-20243-7 (ISBN)
Description
Research Papers was the FIRST research manual for freshmen and continues to be a leading text for teaching techniques and current practices in research and research documentation. This spiral-bound worktext is structured to correspond to the step-by-step process of writing research papers, from initial research to the final proofreading.
The text demonstrates the use of both print and electronic sources, including more than 50 examples of proper documentation. Updated and expanded discussions of computer catalogs, the Internet, and CD-ROM bring students up-to-date on the most recent innovations in library research techniques, including the latest changes to MLA and APA documentation.
While stressing MLA style throughout, this text also discusses APA style in depth, and includes a new sample paper in that style. The major chapters contain exercises to reinforce their most important points, and the bibliography provides students with reliable reference sources in 24 different fields.
The text demonstrates the use of both print and electronic sources, including more than 50 examples of proper documentation. Updated and expanded discussions of computer catalogs, the Internet, and CD-ROM bring students up-to-date on the most recent innovations in library research techniques, including the latest changes to MLA and APA documentation.
While stressing MLA style throughout, this text also discusses APA style in depth, and includes a new sample paper in that style. The major chapters contain exercises to reinforce their most important points, and the bibliography provides students with reliable reference sources in 24 different fields.
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12th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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978-0-321-20243-7 (9780321202437)
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Content
1. Shaping Your Topic.
Uses of Research.
Conducting Your Research.
Making Preliminary Decisions.
Some Helpful Techniques.
Searching for a Topic.
Formulating a Thesis.
Writing a Prospectus.
Recording Possible Sources.
Considering Main Points.
Exercise A: Preliminary Decisions.
Exercise B: First Steps.
2. Learning Library Procedures.
Layout of a Library.
Using the Catalog.
Locating Books.
Computer Searching.
The Reference Room.
Exercise C: Exploring the Library.
3. Using Basic Reference Sources.
Listings of Books.
Listings of Articles.
Listings of Both Books and Articles.
Exercise D: Searching Reference Works.
4. Finding, Evaluating, and Recording Material.
Evaluating Sources.
Kinds of Sources.
Fact vs. Opinion.
Purposeful, Proficient Reading.
Using Sources Efficiently.
Taking Notes.
Types of Notes.
Plagiarism.
Exercise E: Differentiating Fact and Opinion.
Exercise F: Taking Notes.
5. Constructing Your Outline.
Types of Outlines.
The Outlining Process.
Conventions of Outlining.
Examples of Formal Outlines.
Exercise G: Classification.
Exercise H: Classification: Specific to general.
Exercise I: Classification: General to Specific.
Exercise J: Arrangement.
Exercise K: Analyzing a Faculty Outline.
6. Writing Your First Draft.
Putting Words on Paper.
Getting Started.
Managing Borrowed Material.
Plagiarism Once More.
Exercise L: Avoiding Plagiarism.
7. Preparing Your Final Copy.
Effective Revision.
Developing Your Outline.
Writing in an Appropriate Style.
Proofreading.
Manuscript Form.
Exercise M: Proofreading and Revision.
8. Documenting a Paper: MLA Style (In-Text Citation).
Consistency.
Listing Sources.
In-Text Citation.
Explanation and Reference Notes.
Sample Papers: In-Text Citation.
The Edsel: What Went Wrong?
The Losers in "The Lottery".
Exercise N: Listing Sources in Works Cited.
9. Documenting a Paper: Endnotes.
Basic Procedure.
Kinds of Citation Notes.
Sample First Reference Note Forms.
Sample Paper: Endnotes.
Decline and Fall of the Oneida Community.
Exercise O: Citing Sources in Endnotes.
10. Documenting a Paper: APA Style.
Listing References.
In-Text Author-Date Citation.
Other Differences Between MLA and APA Styles.
Sample Paper: APA Style.
Road Rage as Cultural Inheritance.
11. Documenting a Paper: Other Styles.
Variations of APA Style.
The Number System.
Documentation in Notes.
Appendix A: Abbreviations and Basic Terms.
Scholarly Forms.
Library Terms and Abbreviations.
Computer Terms.
Publisher's Names.
Months and States.
Appendix B: Specialized Reference Works.
Art.
Biology.
Business.
Chemistry.
Computer Science.
Criminal Justice.
Ecology.
Economics.
Education.
Ethnic Studies.
Film.
History.
Journalism.
Literature.
Music.
Myth/Folklore.
Nursing.
Philosophy.
Physics.
Political Science.
Psychology.
Religion.
Sociology/Social Work.
Women's Studies.
Index.
Uses of Research.
Conducting Your Research.
Making Preliminary Decisions.
Some Helpful Techniques.
Searching for a Topic.
Formulating a Thesis.
Writing a Prospectus.
Recording Possible Sources.
Considering Main Points.
Exercise A: Preliminary Decisions.
Exercise B: First Steps.
2. Learning Library Procedures.
Layout of a Library.
Using the Catalog.
Locating Books.
Computer Searching.
The Reference Room.
Exercise C: Exploring the Library.
3. Using Basic Reference Sources.
Listings of Books.
Listings of Articles.
Listings of Both Books and Articles.
Exercise D: Searching Reference Works.
4. Finding, Evaluating, and Recording Material.
Evaluating Sources.
Kinds of Sources.
Fact vs. Opinion.
Purposeful, Proficient Reading.
Using Sources Efficiently.
Taking Notes.
Types of Notes.
Plagiarism.
Exercise E: Differentiating Fact and Opinion.
Exercise F: Taking Notes.
5. Constructing Your Outline.
Types of Outlines.
The Outlining Process.
Conventions of Outlining.
Examples of Formal Outlines.
Exercise G: Classification.
Exercise H: Classification: Specific to general.
Exercise I: Classification: General to Specific.
Exercise J: Arrangement.
Exercise K: Analyzing a Faculty Outline.
6. Writing Your First Draft.
Putting Words on Paper.
Getting Started.
Managing Borrowed Material.
Plagiarism Once More.
Exercise L: Avoiding Plagiarism.
7. Preparing Your Final Copy.
Effective Revision.
Developing Your Outline.
Writing in an Appropriate Style.
Proofreading.
Manuscript Form.
Exercise M: Proofreading and Revision.
8. Documenting a Paper: MLA Style (In-Text Citation).
Consistency.
Listing Sources.
In-Text Citation.
Explanation and Reference Notes.
Sample Papers: In-Text Citation.
The Edsel: What Went Wrong?
The Losers in "The Lottery".
Exercise N: Listing Sources in Works Cited.
9. Documenting a Paper: Endnotes.
Basic Procedure.
Kinds of Citation Notes.
Sample First Reference Note Forms.
Sample Paper: Endnotes.
Decline and Fall of the Oneida Community.
Exercise O: Citing Sources in Endnotes.
10. Documenting a Paper: APA Style.
Listing References.
In-Text Author-Date Citation.
Other Differences Between MLA and APA Styles.
Sample Paper: APA Style.
Road Rage as Cultural Inheritance.
11. Documenting a Paper: Other Styles.
Variations of APA Style.
The Number System.
Documentation in Notes.
Appendix A: Abbreviations and Basic Terms.
Scholarly Forms.
Library Terms and Abbreviations.
Computer Terms.
Publisher's Names.
Months and States.
Appendix B: Specialized Reference Works.
Art.
Biology.
Business.
Chemistry.
Computer Science.
Criminal Justice.
Ecology.
Economics.
Education.
Ethnic Studies.
Film.
History.
Journalism.
Literature.
Music.
Myth/Folklore.
Nursing.
Philosophy.
Physics.
Political Science.
Psychology.
Religion.
Sociology/Social Work.
Women's Studies.
Index.