Writing Research Papers

Writing Research Papers
Author: James D. Lester (Late)
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2015-03-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0134108841

The definitive research paper guide, Writing Research Papers combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on electronic research and presentation. This market-leading text provides students with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process, from selecting and narrowing a topic to formatting the finished document. Writing Research Papers backs up its instruction with the most complete array of samples of any writing guide of this nature. The text continues its extremely thorough and accurate coverage of citation styles for a wide variety of disciplines. The fourteenth edition maintains Lester's successful approach while bringing new writing and documentation updates to assist the student researcher in keeping pace with electronic sources.

Rules for Writers 6th Ed With Tabs With 2009 Mla and 2010 Apa Updates + Mla Quick Reference Card + Apa Quick Reference Card

Rules for Writers 6th Ed With Tabs With 2009 Mla and 2010 Apa Updates + Mla Quick Reference Card + Apa Quick Reference Card
Author: Diana Hacker
Publisher: Bedford/st Martins
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-06-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780312672478

Click here to find out more about the 2009 MLA Updates and the 2010 APA Updates. "Rules for Writers" succeeds because it has always been grounded in classroom experience. By looking at her own students' needs, Diana Hacker created an affordable and practical classroom tool that doubles as a quick reference. Developed with the help of instructors from two- and four-year schools, the sixth edition gives students quick access to the information they need to solve writing problems in any college course. In the Hacker tradition, the new contributing authors -- Nancy Sommers, Tom Jehn, Jane Rosenzweig, and Marcy Carbajal Van Horn -- have crafted solutions for the writing problems of today's college students. Together they give us a new edition that provides more help with academic writing and research and one that works better for a wider range of multilingual students. Flexible content options -- in print and online -- allow students to get more than they pay for.

EBOOK: The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

EBOOK: The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism
Author: Colin Neville
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2010-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0335241042

This excellent new edition of The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism will continue to demystify the referencing process and provide essential guidance on making sure you are not committing plagiarism. It provides clear guidelines on why and when to reference as well as how to correctly cite from a huge range of sources. Tackling all the main forms of referencing - Harvard, APA, MLA and Numerical referencing styles – in an accessible and comprehensive manner, you’ll want to dip into this book again and again. This new edition offers additional ‘frequently asked questions’ and answers; quotations from real students; referencing in action; exercises and quizzes to test your knowledge; more information on referencing management software; and a detailed guide to referencing electronic sources and choosing reliable internet sites. The Complete Guide to Referencing & Avoiding Plagiarism is essential reading for all students and professionals who need to use referencing to accurately reflect the work of others and avoid plagiarism.

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers
Author: Johnny Saldana
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2009-02-19
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1446200124

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is unique in providing, in one volume, an in-depth guide to each of the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data. In total, 29 different approaches to coding are covered, ranging in complexity from beginner to advanced level and covering the full range of types of qualitative data from interview transcripts to field notes. For each approach profiled, Johnny Saldaña discusses the method’s origins in the professional literature, a description of the method, recommendations for practical applications, and a clearly illustrated example.

Rules for Writers 6th Ed With 2009 Mla and 2010 Apa Updates + Mla Quick Reference Card

Rules for Writers 6th Ed With 2009 Mla and 2010 Apa Updates + Mla Quick Reference Card
Author: Diana Hacker
Publisher: Bedford/st Martins
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-06-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780312672331

Click here to find out more about the 2009 MLA Updates and the 2010 APA Updates. "Rules for Writers" succeeds because it has always been grounded in classroom experience. By looking at her own students' needs, Diana Hacker created an affordable and practical classroom tool that doubles as a quick reference. Developed with the help of instructors from two- and four-year schools, the sixth edition gives students quick access to the information they need to solve writing problems in any college course. In the Hacker tradition, the new contributing authors -- Nancy Sommers, Tom Jehn, Jane Rosenzweig, and Marcy Carbajal Van Horn -- have crafted solutions for the writing problems of today's college students. Together they give us a new edition that provides more help with academic writing and research and one that works better for a wider range of multilingual students. Flexible content options -- in print and online -- allow students to get more than they pay for.