Writing, Reading, and Research - Softcover

Veit, Richard; Gould, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618918337 ISBN 13: 9780618918331

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2006

Synopsis

Broadening the traditional notion of undergraduate research, this English Composition text thoroughly covers the skills essential for developing a research paper: analytical reading, synthesizing, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Presenting the process of research in a practical sequence, the authors illustrate each stage of the process with examples of student and professional writing. Using a flexible and goal-oriented approach, the authors integrate coverage of writing, reading, and research with topical, interdisciplinary readings and a supportive research handbook. Unlike comparable books, this text leads off with two sample student papers in the early chapters, providing a foundation for students as they progress through each step of the research and writing process.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Writing, Reading, and Research thoroughly covers analytical reading, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing —skills essential for developing a research paper. Each stage of the process is illustrated with examples of student and professional writing. Unlike comparable books, Writing, Reading, and Research leads off with two sample student papers in the early chapters, giving students a clear idea of the final goal as they progress through each step of the research and writing process. Includes everything one needs to know in the areas of library and internet research, using both primary and secondary sources, MLA and APA styles of documentation, evaluating sources and integrating them appropriately in a paper. For anyone needing a reference geared to writing researched papers or composing documents that are derived from sources that need to be cited and documented.

About the Author:

Richard Veit (Ph.D and MA from University of Iowa) is a full professor in the University of North Carolina's English Department where he as taught for many years. He is also the author of DISCOVERING ENGLISH GRAMMAR, 2nd Edition (Longman, 1999); RESEARCH: THE STUDENT'S GUIDE TO WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS , 4th Edition (Longman, 2004); and THE LITTLE WRITING BOOK (Prentice Hall, 1982).

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0618918337
• ISBN 13: 9780618918331
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 630