Bookmarks: A Guide to Research and Writing (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

~ John Ruszkiewicz (Author), Janice R. Walker (Author), Michael Pemberton (Author)

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"Bookmarks seems to be an intelligent and innovative research guide that fully incorporates state-of-the art strategies for research writing in the Information Age, without sacrificing the basics of the more traditional library-based research project. "- Cheryl M. Clark, Miami-Dade Community College "The documentation sections of this text are one of its major strengths. I don't think I have seen a better text in this category, either for accessibility for readers or for completeness." - Craig Branham, Saint Louis University "The Internet coverage in Bookmarks is excellent, as is the information on making Web pages. Wow - this book is ready for the year 2000 and beyond! ... I rate this book as the best guide to undergraduate research that I've seen." - Ted E. Johnston, El Paso Community College --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Preparing students for the ever-changing demands of conducting research in today's world, Bookmarks: A Guide to Research and Writing establishes a new benchmark for college research guides, serving as a bridge between old and new traditions for researchers who expect to work regularly in both print and electronic environments. Written in a lively, conversational tone, Bookmarks: A Guide to Writing and Research, offers concrete strategies and models to help students select a topic, refine it, and develop it into a full-fledged research hypothesis; find and position sources; use sources in appropriate and responsible ways to further their projects; and document and complete their final projects for print or electronic publication. In addition to offering such practical advice, the text also asks students to consider important rhetorical issues, such as how to most effectively address an audience and how to craft a considered, balanced argument. Bookmarks encourages students to use new technologies to find reliable information and to use the technologies to locate sources that are most appropriate for their topics and purposes.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 3 edition (April 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321271343
• ISBN-13: 978-0321271341
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,974 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bookmarks review, March 14, 2007

By	Q. Hussein "qdiddezgirl" (Staten Island, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am using Bookmarks as a college textbook. I am finding it very informative. This book helps in understanding the process of writing a research paper.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference to have on hand when needed., January 12, 2010

By	Amazoner (Fresno, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This book is as good as Diane Hackers when it come to helping you with Research and Writing your paper. It is very informative. I like it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars good condition, December 17, 2009

By	Audrey B. Hanssen "nylza1" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The book was in good condition like the seller stated and I received it quickly!