| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
vi, 122 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 115) and index. |
| Contents |
The importance of using sources effectively : Why do research? ; Why use sources in papers? ; Why cite them all? ; Are sources the whole idea? -- Avoiding plagiarism : What is plagiarism? ; Why you should avoid intentional plagiarism ; Guidelines for citation ; Myths and facts about citing ; Protecting against a false charge of plagiarism -- Selecting sources : Collecting sources ; Selecting the kinds of sources you need ; Using and abusing Internet sources ; Evaluating sources ; Working with sources that disagree or conflict -- Working with sources : Taking careful notes ; Quoting ; Paraphrasing ; Summarizing -- Putting it together : The simple rule: mark the boundaries ; Introductory strategies ; Quoting strategies -- Effective use : Introduce the source thoroughly ; Discuss or apply the source ; Blend-in your sources ; Avoid ineffective use -- Appendix A. Polishing your prose -- Appendix B. Citation examples. |
| Summary |
This text targets the two most prominent problems in current research paper writing: the increase in unintentional plagiarism and ineffective use of research source material. Designed as a supplementary textbook, it will help every student who uses research in writing. New to this edition: More exercises and a true-false quiz at the end of each chapter have been added. Also new: Sections on how to mark the boundaries for nontext information (such as tables and drawings) and using Internet sources have also been added. |
| Subject |
Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Plagiarism.
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Plagiarism. (OCoLC)fst01065026
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Report writing. (OCoLC)fst01094836
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Research. (OCoLC)fst01095153
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks, manuals, etc. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| ISBN |
1884585574 |
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9781884585579 |
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