Title: Writing research papers : a complete guide /
Authors: Lester, James D., 1935-2006.; Lester, James D., 1959-; Lester, James D., 1959-
Publisher: Longman,
Year: 2002
Subjects: Report writing.; Research; Report writing Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Research Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Abstract: A comprehensive, and thorough coverage of traditional research, including a completely up-to-date presentation of technological advances in research.
Contents: Writing from research -- Finding a topic -- Gathering data in the library -- Searching the World Wide Web -- Collecting data outside the library -- Organizing ideas and setting goals -- Finding and reading the best sources -- Practicing academic integrity -- Writing notes -- Drafting the paper in an academic style -- Blending reference material into your writing -- Writing the introduction, body, and conclusion -- Revising, proofreading, and formatting the rough draft -- Works cited : MLA style -- Writing in APA style -- CMS style : using footnotes or endnotes -- CBE style for the natural and applied sciences -- Preparing electronic research projects.