Writing research papers : a complete guide
By: Lester, James D., Sr
Title By: Lester, James D
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BookSeries: Publisher: Harlow : Pearson, c2015; ©2015.Edition: 15th ed.Description: 416 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 978-1292076898Subject(s): Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etcDDC classification: 371.30281 Online resources: Location Map | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai PHD Shelf | 371.30281 LE WR (Browse shelf) | Available | T0017908 |
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| 370.78 BU IN Introduction to research methods | 370.78 CR FU Fundamentals of educational research | 370.78 ST AR The art of case study research / | 371.30281 LE WR Writing research papers : | 371.33 HA ND Handbook of research on mobile technology, constructivism, and meaningful learning | 371.33 YI HA Handbook of research on media literacy in the digital age | 371.39 MU LT Multidisciplinary research on teaching and learning |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-382) and index.
Writing from research -- Finding a topic -- Organizing ideas and setting goals -- Gathering sources online -- Gathering sources in the library -- Conducting field research -- Understanding and avoiding plagarism -- Reading and evaluating sources -- Writing effective notes and creating outlines -- Drafting the paper in the academic style -- Blending reference material into your writing by using MLA style -- Writing the introduction, body, and conclusion -- Revising, proofreading, and formatting the rough draft -- Works cited: MLA style -- Writing in APA style -- The footnote system: CMS style -- CSE style for the natural and applied sciences -- Creating electronic and multimedia research projects.
This research reference guide has been written to supplement research-oriented courses. It covers all aspects of the research writing process from selecting a topic and gathering data to formatting the final draft.