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Lifesaver!, March 27, 2000
This book is a must for any level college student. I was recently shopping for a book that would give me some pointers for completing a research paper for grad school. Let me be the first to say...It is a Gem! It has become my bible.
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Straight and to the point, March 6, 2009
This review is from: Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers (Paperback)
Apologize up front for any grammatical errors contained in this review...it's late and I'm working on my thesis...:)But I had to give kudos!
Well, for me, this was the perfect resource! I am writing my first Master's thesis and I just needed to understand the basics (ie. structure, layout, approach...etc). I already know how to write, I already understand the process of getting your topic approved, selecting a review board, how frustrating writing is....I didn't need a book that went on and on for pages about the difficulties and challenges of writing a thesis or a dissertation. I get it! Most books I found on this topic just seemed designed to help relieve the reader from the anxieties of the process, a "How to cope," if you will.
After reading this book, I was equipped with what I needed to get started and build the framework for my paper. I'm no longer staring at a blank page and a blinking cursor. It helped me structure my thoughts, creating a sound foundation on which I can build. Other books I've reviewed read like a self help book, with only a few chapters dedicated to explaining the nuts and bolts of a thesis paper. If you don't need an emotional support system supplied to you through a book, this is your source. With that said, this book is very basic and, I'm sure I will utilize other sources along the way but, for the most part, this book has provided me with 80% of what I need to know. Thank you Laurie Rozakis for keeping it simple and to the point! (Unlike this review.)
Now back to writing, writing, writing....
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Quick - straight to the point, May 6, 2006
This book is very helpful in describing the research form. The samples used were also helpful in elaborating further on each topic. I found the book easy to read and gets straight to the point. The book doesn't waste your time.
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