Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum

List of contents

Preface
I. RESEARCH METHODS
1. College Research
Introduction
Research in the Disciplines
The Importance of Research
Thinking Critically
            Establishing Your Purpose and Raising Questions
            Analyzing the Topic
            Synthesizing
            Making Inferences
            Evaluating
The General Process of Research
            Preparation
            Incubation
            Illumination
            Verification
            A Physician Uses the Research Process
Engaging Critically and Actively in the Reading Process
            Reading on Three Different Levels
            Structuring Your Reading Process
            Annotating the Text While Reading
            Using Sources Responsibly and Avoiding Plagiarism   
2. Finding Library and Internet Resources
Introduction
Libraries and General Library Resources
            The Library Reference Area
            General Reference Works
            Locating Library Books and Resources:
            Computer Cataloging Systems   
            Locating Articles in Serials: Popular Periodicals
            Locating Articles in Serials: Professional Journals
            Locating Government Documents
            Other Technologies
            Electronic Full-text Databases   
Internet Resources             
            Using Search Tools to Locate Information on Your Topic
            Using Internet Library and Periodicals Collections   
            Bookmarking Important Sites   
3. Using Library and Internet Sources 
Introduction
Preparation and Incubation
            Finding a Topic   
Selecting a Specific Topic       
Narrowing and Focusing the Topic
            Asking Research Questions
            Developing a Hypothesis    
            Gathering Research Materials    
Taking Notes with Photocopies and Printouts   
            Photocopies and Database Printouts   
            Printing Internet Sources    
            Downloading Internet Sources    
            Saving Online Sources    
            The Working Bibliography    
            Developing a Search Strategy    
            Outlining a Time Frame    
            Locating Sources    
            Evaluating Print and Electronic Sources
            Working with Sources     
Avoiding Plagiarism
            Acknowledge Required    
            No Acknowledge Required
            Unintentional Plagiarism
            International Plagiarism
Illumination and Verification  
            Evaluation
            Writing from Sources    
4. Planning and Writing Your Research Paper   
Introduction
Planning Your Research Paper  
            Rhetorical Situation
            Organization    
Outlining and Drafting Your Research Paper
            Constructing an Outline or Plan    
            Drafting Your Paper    
            Avoiding Writer's Block    
            Collaborating    
            Drafting with a Computer    
5. Revising and Formatting Your Research Paper
Introduction         
Rewriting Your Research Paper   
            Rereading and Reviewing Your Draft    
            Revising for Structure and Style    
            Improving Paragraphs    
            Improving Sentences    
            Improving Words    
            Editing for Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling    
            Rewriting Your Paper Using Word Processing    
            Incorporating Reference Materials    
            Incorporating Direct Quotations    
            Formatting and Printing Using Computers    
            Proofreading    
Considering Formal Details
            Word Processing    
            Line Spacing    
            Margins    
            Title Page    
            Numbering    
            Indentation and Word Spacing    
            The Abstract    
            The Endnote Page    
            The References Page    
            The Annotated Bibliography    
            The Appendix    
Sample Student Paper  
II. MODEL RESEARCH PROJECTS
6. Writing a Research Paper in the Humanities 
Introduction
Reports and Research Papers    
The Inquiry Process in the Humanities       
            The Importance of Texts in the Humanities    
            Research in the Humanities    
            Acceptable Evidence in the Humanities    
Primary Research in the Humanities
            Using Primary Texts    
            Life-History Interviewing    
Organizing and Writing the Humanities Research Paper
            Outlining   
            Writing the First Draft    
Documentation in the Humanities: MLA Style  
            Internal Citation    
            The Reference List    
Model References: Language and Literature (MLA)
            Type of Reference    
Footnote and Bibliography Style     
Model Notes: Humanities
            Type of Reference    
Exercises and Research Project    
Discipline-Specific Resources for Humanities  
            Technology and the Humanities     
            Resources for Humanities    
Sample Research Paper: Humanities Format (MLA)
7. Writing a Review Paper in Science and Technology
Introduction
The Inquiry Process in Science and Technology
            The Importance of Observation in the Sciences
            The Importance of Formulating and Testing Hypotheses
            Critical Scientific Research  
            The Importance of Replicability and Scientific Debate
Primary Research in the Sciences      
            Lab Experiments and Reports    
            Field Observations and Reports    
Organizing and Writing the Scientific Review Paper
            Arranging the Materials    
            Writing the First Draft: Verification    
Documentation in Science and Technology
            Internal Citation    
            The Reference List    
Model References: Natural and Physical Sciences (Number System) (CBE)  
Exercises and Research Project  
Discipline-Specific Resources for Science and Technology  
            Resources for the Sciences and Technology    
Sample Engineering Paper: Science Format (CBE)  
8. Writing a Research Paper in Social Science
Introduction
The Inquiry Process in Social Science  
            The Importance of Observing Human Behavior    
            The Importance of Understanding Human Consciousness    
            Objectivity versus Subjectivity    
Primary Research in the Social Sciences   
            Step 1- Problem and Hypothesis
            Step 2- Research Design
            Step 3- Gathering the Data
            Step 4- Analyzing the Data
            Step 5- Interpreting the Results     
            Social Science Research Designs
Organizing and Writing the Social Science Research Paper
            Organizing Your Materials
            Planning and Outlining     
            Writing the First Draft     
Manuscript Preparation (APA Style) 
            Title Page
            Abstract      
            Text
            Introduction
            Body
            Reference Page     
            Appendix
Documentation in Social Science: The Author/Date Style (APA)         
            Internal Citation     
            The Reference List in APA Style     
Model References: Social Science (APA)            
            Type of Reference
Exercises and Research Project   
Discipline-Specific Resources for Social Science    
            Resources for the Social Sciences
Sample Research Paper: Social Science Format (APA)  
9. Writing a Research Report in Business    
Introduction
The Inquiry Process in Business  
            Three Types of R&D     
            Other Types of Business Research     
Primary Research in Business
            Presenting Business Information
            Conducting a Survey in Business
Organizing and Writing the Business Report
Documentation in Business and Economics
            Internal Citations    
            The Reference List    
Model References: Business and Economics (Chicago)    
            Type of Reference     
Exercises and Research Project 
Discipline-Specific Resources for Business and Economics
            Technology and Business    
Sample Research Report: Business and Economics Format (Chicago)  
Index

Summary

This thorough and engaging guide to research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business teaches students to explore the entire research process, including intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.
Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum provides discipline-specific guidance and sample papers that reflect differences in discourse and presentation in each discipline. The text also covers research methods and resources as they apply to all disciplines, with a comprehensive list of library resources and an introduction to the latest electronic and online resources. With thorough and up-to-date material on the impact of computers in research, and exercises that develop the skills of summarizing, synthesizing, and critiquing source materials, the text provides a complete guide that will aid students in all their college courses and beyond.

Product details

• Authors: Linda Bird, Christine A Hult, Christine A. Hult
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2005
• EAN: 9780321338082
• ISBN: 978-0-321-33808-2
• No. of pages: 400
• Weight: 520 g
• Series: Longman; Longman
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics