10 steps in writing the research paper / Roberta H. Markman, Peter T. Markman, Marie L. Waddell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Markman, Roberta H.

Contributor:

Markman, Peter T.

Waddell, Marie L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Rhetoric.

English language.

Research--Methodology.

Research.

Academic writing.

Physical Description:

iv, 170 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Other Title:

Ten steps in writing the research paper

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, [2001]

Summary:

Updated to conform with current standards and computerized research sources, this succinct guide gives students clear directions for writing papers in virtually all academic subjects.

Contents:

The ten steps in research

Step 1 : find a subject

Step 2 : read a general article

Step 3 : formulate a temporary thesis and a temporary outline

Step 4 : prepare the preliminary bibliography

Step 5 : take notes from relevant sources

Step 6 : label notecards and revise working outline

Step 7 : write the first draft

Step 8 : revise the text ; write introduction and conclusion

Step 9 : fill in parenthetical references or footnotes on draft

Step 10 : put the paper in final form

A sample research paper

Plagiarism : a step to avoid

The library : a step to master.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0764113623

OCLC:

43185967