The major chapters contain exercises to reinforce the most important points, and the bibliography serves as a reliable reference source for 24 different fields. Anyone who needs to write and research. Features Full coverage of the latest MLA and APA documentation styles plus brief descriptions of styles in many other disciplines, such as CBE, provide guidelines for writing and documentation in all types of research papers. Chapter-ending exercises for the first nine chapters reinforce the most important material and offer practice in research. Checklists on the inside covers encourage students to plan ahead and follow a schedule.
Plagiarism is discussed in relation to note-taking and to writing.
A bibliography of more than 500 sources includes coverage of non-print sources, such as interviews, to expand students' awareness of possible research sources. Table of Contents To the Instructor. To the Student. Shaping Your Topic. Conducting Your Research.