Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers [Paperback]

Laurie Rozakis (Author)

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Schaum's is here--to help you write great research papers

The experts at Schaum's are at your service-ready to help you with concise, complete, step-by-step instructions that will make writing research papers a breeze, not a burden. The clear, concise guidelines and in-depth instruction in this book will show you how to write high-quality research papers that will help you succeed academically and in the professional world. You'll quickly learn how to:

• Select and narrow your topic
• Evaluate and present evidence persuasively
• Avoid plagiarism and other novice mistakes
• Learn from examples, sample papers, and model documentation

From the Back Cover

Write high quality research papers that will help you succeed academically and in the professional world.

Quickly, clearly, and engagingly, this guide gives you concise, complete, step-by-step instructions that will make writing research papers a breeze, not a burden. It shows you how to:

• Select and narrow your topic
• Evaluate and present evidence persuasively
• Avoid plagiarism and other novice mistakes
• Learn from examples, sample papers, and model documentation

Look to Schaum's Quick Guides for:

• Step-by-step guidance to help you move quickly through the essentials
• Do's and don'ts for avoiding common errors
• Clear explanations and practice exercises
• Checklists and exercises for fast skill-building

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (September 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071488480
• ISBN-13: 978-0071488488
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #11,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaver!, March 27, 2000

By	Atalaya Bianca Burks - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers (Quick Guides) (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Straight and to the point, March 6, 2009

By	Tamekeyo House - See all my reviews

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....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick - straight to the point, May 6, 2006

By	A. Nalicat "nalicat" (CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers (Quick Guides) (Paperback)

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.