Writing the Modern Research Paper, Fourth Edition [Spiral-bound]

Robert Dees (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321107543 | ISBN-13: 978-0321107541 | Publication Date: November 5, 2002 | Edition: 4

Writing the Modern Research Paper is a practical and contemporary guide to writing research papers, offering students advice on how to think critically throughout the research process. Designed as a complete reference, this book offers a step-by-step guide to research, encouraging students to think carefully and crtitically about such issues as audience, topic, and thesis, as well as evaluating, integrating, and citing sources appropriately. The text covers both informative and argumentative purposes for doing research, including a full chapter on reasoning and evidence in argumentative research papers. Original and realistic student examples throughout show various approaches to the methods of planning and researching.This contemporary book offers full coverage of computer research technologies, extensive attention to the prewriting and planning stages of the assignment, and pedagogy designed to encourage students to work collaboratively. There is also unparalleled coverage of the major disciplinary documentation forms--MLA, APA, CBE, and Chicago. The book also features examples from modern research sources (Citation Indexes, the Internet) not covered in other texts.

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Key Benefit: This is both a practical and contemporary guide to planning, researching, writing, and documenting a research paper. Key Topics: The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include information for researching online and for critical thinking. It is designed as a complete reference while offering a step-by-step guide to the research process. The book evidences its contemporaneity by its full coverage of computer research technologies and its extensive attention to the prewriting and planning stages of the assignment. A new chapter (6), “Researching Online and Through the Internet,” has been added to introduce readers to recent opportunities for using databases and the Internet. Readers will get information on accessing Internet addresses, the World Wide Web, and the latest computer search tools such as gopher, telnet, ftp, and others that make online research valuable and exciting. There is also unparalleled coverage of the major disciplinary documentation forms—MLA, APA, CBE, and Chicago. In addition, the book features examples from modern research sources (Citation Indexes, the Internet) not covered in other books. Market: For professionals wishing to improve their writing skills. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 432 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 4 edition (November 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321107543
• ISBN-13: 978-0321107541
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,996,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy-to-use guide to everything, even Internet research, March 28, 1999

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This review is from: Writing the Modern Research Paper (Spiral-bound)

This an an easy-to-use book, with everything from A-Z, including using the Internet. I liked the sample papers and guides to MLA and APA citation styles.