College Research Papers For Dummies - Joe Giampalmi

College Research Papers For Dummies

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
384 Seiten
2023
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-394-19110-9 (ISBN)
23,65 inkl. MwSt
Get ready to take on your first college research paper like a pro

Just got assigned your first college research paper? Don’t sweat it! College Research Papers For Dummies has your back with the perfect companion to these not-as-hard-as-they-look assignments. Discover how to research, argue, problem-solve, analyze, and synthesize your way through even the densest material. Find out how to best revise and rework your paper until it’s a polished gem. Plus, get some quick tips on higher-level research papers, such as literature reviews and white papers.



Accurately cite references using APA, MLA, and Chicago styles
Take advantage of all the resources available to you as you write your first research paper, from your university’s library databases to your local college center’s support services
Develop common research paper writing techniques, including argumentation, research questions, and thesis statements

Don’t wait until the night before your paper is due! Grab a copy of College Research Papers For Dummies today and ace that first research paper like we all know you can.

Joe Giampalmi, EdD, is a hall-of-fame educator who’s been teaching students to use active voice, Oxford commas, and supporting arguments for more than five decades. He is the author of APA Style & Citations For Dummies and College Writing For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Laying a Foundation for Writing a Research Paper 5

Chapter 1: Understanding Expectations: College Research Papers 7

Chapter 2: Certifying Consistency: Documentation Styles 19

Chapter 3: Preventing Plagiarism: Endorsing Academic Integrity 33

Chapter 4: Fulfilling Requirements: Research Papers and Portfolios 49

Part 2: Building Essentials of Research 61

Chapter 5: Managing Information: Gathering and Organizing Sources 63

Chapter 6: Evaluating and Preparing Sources 87

Chapter 7: Going on the Offensive: From Evidence to Argument 107

Chapter 8: Citing Sources and Finalizing Recognition 119

Chapter 9: Classifying College Research Writing 145

Part 3: Developing Essentials of Research Writing 167

Chapter 10: Identifying Audience and Purpose 169

Chapter 11: Writing with Style 187

Chapter 12: Reviewing Fundamentals: Grammar and Conventions 207

Chapter 13: Focusing on Appearance: Formatting 227

Part 4: Writing Research Papers 245

Chapter 14: Planning and Organizing Research Writing 247

Chapter 15: Creating Draft One 267

Chapter 16: Identifying Required and Optional Headings 285

Chapter 17: Revising and Editing in Three Layers 301

Chapter 18: Finalizing before Sending: Checking the Presentation 323

Part 5: The Part of Tens 337

Chapter 19: Ten Common Problems and How to Fix Them 339

Chapter 20: Ten Resources for Improving Research Writing 347

Index 353

Erscheinungsdatum
Sprache englisch
Maße 183 x 229 mm
Gewicht 567 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Familie / Erziehung
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Erwachsenenbildung
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie Empirische Sozialforschung
ISBN-10 1-394-19110-3 / 1394191103
ISBN-13 978-1-394-19110-9 / 9781394191109
Zustand Neuware
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