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Research Writing Simplified with MLA Guide

ISBN: 9780321202505 | 0321202503
Edition: 4th
Format: Package
Publisher: Longman
Pub. Date: 1/1/2003

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SummaryTable of Contents
Designed to augment any course requiring writing and the use of secondary source material, Research Writing Simplified isolates the skills related to research and moves students through a series of learning activities that provide practice and reinforcement. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the electronic revolution taking place in research, including information on Internet searches, electronic database searches, and documentation conventions for all forms of electronic sources. A new section on usage and basic sentence grammar makes the text even more versatile, and updated APA and MLA sections provide the latest information on both guidelines. Its concise format and low cost make this an appealing resource for both students and instructors working on research papers.
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The Research Process
Choosing a Topic
Researching a Topic
Preparing a Bibliography and a Preliminary Thesis
Working with Sources and Preparing to Write
Citing Sources and Academic Honesty
Documentation Systems
In-Text Citations
Avoiding Plagiarism
Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism
Additional Practice in Recognizing Plagiarism
Summarizing
When to Summarize
Documenting Summaries
Practice in Summarizing
Practice in Documenting Summaries
Practice in Writing and Documenting Summaries
Paraphrasing
When to Paraphrase
Documenting Paraphrases and Using Lead-Ins
Practice in Paraphrasing
Practice in Documenting Paraphrases
Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases
Additional Practice in Writing and Documenting Paraphrases
Direct Quotations
When to Use Direct Quotations
Documenting and Integrating Direct Quotations
Rules for Punctuating Quotations
Practice in Punctuating Quotations
Additional Practice in Punctuating Quotations
Practice in Creating Lead-Ins for Quotations
Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations
Additional Practice in Integrating, Punctuating, and Documenting Quotations
Works Cited and References
MLA and APA
General Guidelines
Citing Electronic Information
Sample Works Cited and References with Exercises
Arranging a Works Cited or Reference List with Electronic Sources
Arranging a Works Cited or Reference List with Print and Electronic Sources
Sample Student Research Papers
Sample Outline for Student Research Paper
Sample Student Research Paper in MLA Format
Excerpt of Student Research Paper in APA
Format Writing with Precision
Elements of the Essay
Basic Sentence Structure
Major Usage Errors
Answer Key
Sample APA Entries
Sample APA Entries for Electronic Sources
Sample MLA Entries
Sample MLA Entries for Electronic Sources
Index Inside back cover
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