College Research Papers for Dummies

Informationen zum Autor 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 . Klappentext Get ready to take on your first college research paper like a proJust 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 statementsDon'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. Zusammenfassung Get ready to take on your first college research paper like a proJust 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 statementsDon'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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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

List of contents

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

Product details

• Authors: Giampalmi, Joe Giampalmi, Joseph J Giampalmi, Joseph J. Giampalmi
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9781394191109
• ISBN: 978-1-394-19110-9
• No. of pages: 384
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