A guidebook for beginning researchers, this work introduces the search tools, strategies, methods, and key terms that students will need to know as they enter the world of research.--

"'Writing the Research Paper' is a practical handbook and all you will need to write solid research papers throughout our college career--and beyond. Divided into brief, self-contained topics that can be used in any order, this book will make an immediate impact on any stage of the research and writing process."--Page 4 of cover.

Abbott tells what every senior researcher knows: that research is not a mechanical, linear process, but a thoughtful and adventurous journey through a nonlinear world. He breaks library research down into seven basic and simultaneous tasks: design, search, scanning/browsing, reading, analyzing, filing, and writing. He moves the reader through the phases of research, from confusion to organization, from vague idea to polished result. He teaches how...

This guide offers a thorough and up-to-date discussion of plagiarism and the proper use of sources. The new edition incorporates the latest revisions to MLA, CSE, and CMS styles and the lexicon of electronic materials. This handbook helps writers of all levels to assess, quote, cite, and present information from a variety of sources, including electronic and internet sources. It features updated samples of writing and style sheets, as well as a checklist...