Research Papers (13th Edition)

The first and still the best research manual in the market, Research Papers leads us step-by-step through the process of finding information and creating a coherent research report, all the way through final proofreading. The book's large format and spiral binding make it easy to use and allow papers and research notes to be reproduced in actual size for easy reference. Extensive, up-to-the-minute coverage of current research topics, including documenting electronic sources, Internet searches, using Web-based databases, and evaluating Internet sources provides authoritative guidance in an electronic world. Shaping Your Topic; Learning Research Procedures; Using Basic Reference Sources; Finding, Evaluating and Recording Material; Avoiding Plagiarism; Constructing Your Outline; Writing Your First Draft; Preparing Your Final Copy; Documentation.