Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers
Published on 22. March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
177 pages
978-0-07-012300-7 (ISBN)
Description
Write high quality research papers that will help you succeed academically and in the professional world. Quickly, clearly, and engagingly, this guide gives you concise, complete, step-by-step instructions that will make writing research papers a breeze, not a burden. It shows you how to: select and narrow your topic; evaluate and present evidence persuasively; and, avoid plagiarism and other novice mistakes Learn from examples, sample papers, and model documentation. Look to "Schaum's Quick Guides" for: step-by-step guidance to help you move quickly through the essentials; do's and don'ts for avoiding common errors; clear explanations and practice exercises; and, checklists and exercises for fast skill-building.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-012300-7 (9780070123007)
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Laurie Rozakis
Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers
Book
10/2007
2nd Edition
Schaum Outline Series
€16.08
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Person
Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of English/Humanities at the State University of New York.
Content
Part I: Getting Started. What is a Research Paper? How Do I Select a Subject? How Do I Narrow My Topic? (and Why?) How Do I Write a Thesis Statement? Part II: Doing Research. How Can I Find the Information I Need? How Do I Use Books for My Research Paper? What Other Sources Can I Use for My Research Paper? How Do I Use Electronic Media? How Do I Track My Research? How Do I Evaluate Sources? How Do I Document My Sources? Part III: Drafting. How Do I Outline? (and Why?) What Writing Style Do I Use? How Do I Use My Source Material? How Do I Cite My Sources? How Do I Use Footnotes and Endnotes? How Do I Create a Works Cited Page? How Do I Present My Research Paper? Part IV: Writing the Final Copy. How Do I Revise, Edit, and Proofread? Model Papers.