Researching and writing across the curriculum

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Researching and writing across the curriculum

Christine A. Hult

Pearson/Longman, c2006

3rd ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This thorough and engaging guide to research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business teaches students to explore the entire research process, including intellectual inquiry and critical thinking. Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum provides discipline-specific guidance and sample papers that reflect differences in discourse and presentation in each discipline. The text also covers research methods and resources as they apply to all disciplines, with a comprehensive list of library resources and an introduction to the latest electronic and online resources. With thorough and up-to-date material on the impact of computers in research, and exercises that develop the skills of summarizing, synthesizing, and critiquing source materials, the text provides a complete guide that will aid students in all their college courses and beyond.

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Preface I. RESEARCH METHODS 1. College Research Introduction Research in the Disciplines The Importance of Research Thinking Critically Establishing Your Purpose and Raising Questions Analyzing the Topic Synthesizing Making Inferences Evaluating The General Process of Research Preparation Incubation Illumination Verification A Physician Uses the Research Process Engaging Critically and Actively in the Reading Process Reading on Three Different Levels Structuring Your Reading Process Annotating the Text While Reading Using Sources Responsibly and Avoiding Plagiarism 2. Finding Library and Internet Resources Introduction Libraries and General Library Resources The Library Reference Area General Reference Works Locating Library Books and Resources: Computer Cataloging Systems Locating Articles in Serials: Popular Periodicals Locating Articles in Serials: Professional Journals Locating Government Documents Other Technologies Electronic Full-text Databases Internet Resources Using Search Tools to Locate Information on Your Topic Using Internet Library and Periodicals Collections Bookmarking Important Sites 3. Using Library and Internet Sources Introduction Preparation and Incubation Finding a Topic Selecting a Specific Topic Narrowing and Focusing the Topic Asking Research Questions Developing a Hypothesis Gathering Research Materials Taking Notes with Photocopies and Printouts Photocopies and Database Printouts Printing Internet Sources Downloading Internet Sources Saving Online Sources The Working Bibliography Developing a Search Strategy Outlining a Time Frame Locating Sources Evaluating Print and Electronic Sources Working with Sources Avoiding Plagiarism Acknowledge Required No Acknowledge Required Unintentional Plagiarism International Plagiarism Illumination and Verification Evaluation Writing from Sources 4. Planning and Writing Your Research Paper Introduction Planning Your Research Paper Rhetorical Situation Organization Outlining and Drafting Your Research Paper Constructing an Outline or Plan Drafting Your Paper Avoiding Writer's Block Collaborating Drafting with a Computer 5. Revising and Formatting Your Research Paper Introduction Rewriting Your Research Paper Rereading and Reviewing Your Draft Revising for Structure and Style Improving Paragraphs Improving Sentences Improving Words Editing for Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling Rewriting Your Paper Using Word Processing Incorporating Reference Materials Incorporating Direct Quotations Formatting and Printing Using Computers Proofreading Considering Formal Details Word Processing Line Spacing Margins Title Page Numbering Indentation and Word Spacing The Abstract The Endnote Page The References Page The Annotated Bibliography The Appendix Sample Student Paper II. MODEL RESEARCH PROJECTS 6. Writing a Research Paper in the Humanities Introduction Reports and Research Papers The Inquiry Process in the Humanities The Importance of Texts in the Humanities Research in the Humanities Acceptable Evidence in the Humanities Primary Research in the Humanities Using Primary Texts Life-History Interviewing Organizing and Writing the Humanities Research Paper Outlining Writing the First Draft Documentation in the Humanities: MLA Style Internal Citation The Reference List Model References: Language and Literature (MLA) Type of Reference Footnote and Bibliography Style Model Notes: Humanities Type of Reference Exercises and Research Project Discipline-Specific Resources for Humanities Technology and the Humanities Resources for Humanities Sample Research Paper: Humanities Format (MLA) 7. Writing a Review Paper in Science and Technology Introduction The Inquiry Process in Science and Technology The Importance of Observation in the Sciences The Importance of Formulating and Testing Hypotheses Critical Scientific Research The Importance of Replicability and Scientific Debate Primary Research in the Sciences Lab Experiments and Reports Field Observations and Reports Organizing and Writing the Scientific Review Paper Arranging the Materials Writing the First Draft: Verification Documentation in Science and Technology Internal Citation The Reference List Model References: Natural and Physical Sciences (Number System) (CBE) Exercises and Research Project Discipline-Specific Resources for Science and Technology Resources for the Sciences and Technology Sample Engineering Paper: Science Format (CBE) 8. Writing a Research Paper in Social Science Introduction The Inquiry Process in Social Science The Importance of Observing Human Behavior The Importance of Understanding Human Consciousness Objectivity versus Subjectivity Primary Research in the Social Sciences Step 1- Problem and Hypothesis Step 2- Research Design Step 3- Gathering the Data Step 4- Analyzing the Data Step 5- Interpreting the Results Social Science Research Designs Organizing and Writing the Social Science Research Paper Organizing Your Materials Planning and Outlining Writing the First Draft Manuscript Preparation (APA Style) Title Page Abstract Text Introduction Body Reference Page Appendix Documentation in Social Science: The Author/Date Style (APA) Internal Citation The Reference List in APA Style Model References: Social Science (APA) Type of Reference Exercises and Research Project Discipline-Specific Resources for Social Science Resources for the Social Sciences Sample Research Paper: Social Science Format (APA) 9. Writing a Research Report in Business Introduction The Inquiry Process in Business Three Types of R&D Other Types of Business Research Primary Research in Business Presenting Business Information Conducting a Survey in Business Organizing and Writing the Business Report Documentation in Business and Economics Internal Citations The Reference List Model References: Business and Economics (Chicago) Type of Reference Exercises and Research Project Discipline-Specific Resources for Business and Economics Technology and Business Sample Research Report: Business and Economics Format (Chicago) Index

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