Making Sense
A Student's Guide to Research and Writing in Geography and Environmental Sciences
2nd Edition
Published in October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
262 pages
978-0-19-542099-9 (ISBN)
Description
Designed specifically for students in geography and the environmental sciences, this useful guide outlines the basic principles of grammar, punctuation, usage, style, and documentation. It offers detailed guidance on writing lecture notes, reading notes, field notes; book reports, lab reports; presentations for discussion groups and seminars; and proposals, research papers, and theses.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
figures and maps
ISBN-13
978-0-19-542099-9 (9780195420999)
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Margot Northey
Making Sense
A Student's Guide to Research and Writing in Geography Environmental Sciences
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Content
Comments on this new edition and acknowledgements; Symbols for common error; A note to the student; 1. Writing and Thinking; 2. Doing Research; 3. Writing, Reading, and Lecture Notes; 4. Writing a Report on a Book or an Article; 5. Writing an Essay; 6. Writing a Lab Report; 7. Writing and Visual Aids for Discussion Groups, Seminars, Tutorials, and Conferences; 8. Using Illustrations; 9. Doing Field Work and Writing About It; 10. Writing a Proposal, Research Paper, and Thesis; 11. Writing Examinations; 12. Words: Race, Gender, and Other Sensitivties; 13. Writing with Style; 14. Common Errors in Grammar and Usage; 15. Punctuation; 16. Documentation; 17. Definitions and a Catchlist of Misused Words and Phrases; Glossary; Index