Using Evidence
A Brief Guide to Research and Writing
Published on 28. June 2008
Book
Spiral bound
224 pages
978-0-321-08101-8 (ISBN)
Description
Useful as an introduction to the processes of critical thinking and thorough research, this book will help any writer that needs a quick resource and aid for writing. Covering issues ranging from research strategies and media analysis to documenting web based sources, this concise guide will help to transform anyone into a well-prepared, clear-thinking writer.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-321-08101-8 (9780321081018)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Writing Powerful Arguments.
Understand the Nature of Argumentative Writing.
Understand the Structure of an Argument.
Learn to Construct a Solid Written Argument.
Appeal to Your Readers.
2. Starting a Research Project.
Examine the Details of the Assignment.
Find a Topic.
Establish a Purpose.
Focus the Topic.
Consider the Forms the Project Might Take.
Manage the Project.
Work as a Team.
Prepare a Research Proposal.
3. Gathering Evidence.
Learn About Your Library.
Locate Bibliographies.
Locate Periodical Indexes or Databases.
Locate Statistics.
Check the World Wide Web
Consult Biographical Resources.
Check News Sources.
Join Electronic Conversations.
Consult Collections of Images.
Conduct Field Research.
4. Conducting Electronic Searches.
Do Keyword Searches.
Search On!
Record the Information.
5. Keeping Track of Information.
Make a Plan.
Prepare a Working Bibliography.
Make Photocopies and Prepare Note Cards.
Print or Download Electronic Sources.
6. Choosing Sources.
Consider the Relevance of a Source.
Consider the Purpose of a Source.
Consider How the Purpose of a Source Affects Its Relevance.
Consider the Kinds of Sources.
7. Evaluating Sources.
Evaluate Print Sources.
Evaluate Electronic Sources.
Consult Librarians and Instructors.
8. Reading, Annotating, and Positioning Sources.
Read Sources Critically.
Annotate Research Materials Completely.
Position Sources Carefully.
9. Summarizing and Paraphrasing Sources.
Summarize Sources to Highlight Key Concepts.
Paraphrase Sources to Record Important Ideas.
Decide Whether to Summarize or Paraphrase.
Connect Research Materials.
10. Using Sources Responsibly.
Understand the Ethics of Research.
Understand Intellectual Property Rights.
Acknowledge All Sources.
Avoid Plagiarism.
Understand the Special Nature of the Electronic Classroom.
11. Shaping Your Paper.
Make a Point.
Limit Your Claim.
Organize the Project.
Accommodate Dissenting Voices.
Use Professional Templates.
Link Ideas with Transitions.
Reinforce Structure Through Repetition.
12. Drafting and Revising.
Draft.
Revise Your Draft.
13. Documenting Sources.
What Must Be Documented.
What Does Not Need to Be Documented.
14. Quoting Sources.
Use Direct Quotations.
Make Quotations Fit Smoothly.
Present Quotations Correctly.
15. Completing Your Project.
Consider the Format of Your Project. .
Review the Structure of Your Project.
Understand the Principles of Print Document Design.
Include All Required Parts of a Print Project. .
Understand the Principles of Web Design.
Edit and Proof Your Web Page.
16. MLA Documentation.
How to Use MLA Documentation.
Format Your Paper Using MLA Guidelines.
Sample MLA Paper.
17. APA Documentation.
How to Use APA Documentation.
Format your paper using APA style.
Sample APA Paper.
18. COS Documentation.
How to Use COS Documentation.
Sample COS Pages-Humanities (MLA).
Sample COS Pages-Sciences (APA).
Understand the Nature of Argumentative Writing.
Understand the Structure of an Argument.
Learn to Construct a Solid Written Argument.
Appeal to Your Readers.
2. Starting a Research Project.
Examine the Details of the Assignment.
Find a Topic.
Establish a Purpose.
Focus the Topic.
Consider the Forms the Project Might Take.
Manage the Project.
Work as a Team.
Prepare a Research Proposal.
3. Gathering Evidence.
Learn About Your Library.
Locate Bibliographies.
Locate Periodical Indexes or Databases.
Locate Statistics.
Check the World Wide Web
Consult Biographical Resources.
Check News Sources.
Join Electronic Conversations.
Consult Collections of Images.
Conduct Field Research.
4. Conducting Electronic Searches.
Do Keyword Searches.
Search On!
Record the Information.
5. Keeping Track of Information.
Make a Plan.
Prepare a Working Bibliography.
Make Photocopies and Prepare Note Cards.
Print or Download Electronic Sources.
6. Choosing Sources.
Consider the Relevance of a Source.
Consider the Purpose of a Source.
Consider How the Purpose of a Source Affects Its Relevance.
Consider the Kinds of Sources.
7. Evaluating Sources.
Evaluate Print Sources.
Evaluate Electronic Sources.
Consult Librarians and Instructors.
8. Reading, Annotating, and Positioning Sources.
Read Sources Critically.
Annotate Research Materials Completely.
Position Sources Carefully.
9. Summarizing and Paraphrasing Sources.
Summarize Sources to Highlight Key Concepts.
Paraphrase Sources to Record Important Ideas.
Decide Whether to Summarize or Paraphrase.
Connect Research Materials.
10. Using Sources Responsibly.
Understand the Ethics of Research.
Understand Intellectual Property Rights.
Acknowledge All Sources.
Avoid Plagiarism.
Understand the Special Nature of the Electronic Classroom.
11. Shaping Your Paper.
Make a Point.
Limit Your Claim.
Organize the Project.
Accommodate Dissenting Voices.
Use Professional Templates.
Link Ideas with Transitions.
Reinforce Structure Through Repetition.
12. Drafting and Revising.
Draft.
Revise Your Draft.
13. Documenting Sources.
What Must Be Documented.
What Does Not Need to Be Documented.
14. Quoting Sources.
Use Direct Quotations.
Make Quotations Fit Smoothly.
Present Quotations Correctly.
15. Completing Your Project.
Consider the Format of Your Project. .
Review the Structure of Your Project.
Understand the Principles of Print Document Design.
Include All Required Parts of a Print Project. .
Understand the Principles of Web Design.
Edit and Proof Your Web Page.
16. MLA Documentation.
How to Use MLA Documentation.
Format Your Paper Using MLA Guidelines.
Sample MLA Paper.
17. APA Documentation.
How to Use APA Documentation.
Format your paper using APA style.
Sample APA Paper.
18. COS Documentation.
How to Use COS Documentation.
Sample COS Pages-Humanities (MLA).
Sample COS Pages-Sciences (APA).