Writing research papers : a complete guide

Lester, JD. 1935-2006.

Writing research papers : a complete guide James D. Lester, James D. Lester, Jr., Austin Peay State University. - 15th ed. - xviii, 398 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-382) and index.

Writing from research -- Finding a topic -- Organizing ideas and setting goals -- Gathering sources online -- Gathering sources in the library -- Conducting field research -- Understanding and avoiding plagarism -- Reading and evaluating sources -- Writing effective notes and creating outlines -- Drafting the paper in the academic style -- Blending reference material into your writing by using MLA style -- Writing the introduction, body, and conclusion -- Revising, proofreading, and formatting the rough draft -- Works cited: MLA style -- Writing in APA style -- The footnote system: CMS style -- CSE style for the natural and applied sciences -- Creating electronic and multimedia research projects.

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