The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers [RENTAL EDITION] - Softcover

Ballenger, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134498267 ISBN 13: 9780134498263

Publisher: Pearson, 2017

Synopsis

For courses in Research Writing.

 

An engaging, direct writing style propels this inquiry-based guide to writing research papers

 

Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers , 9th Edition stresses that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information. An appealing alternative to traditional research texts, The Curious Researcher stands apart for its motivational tone, its conversational style, and its conviction that research writing can be full of rewarding discoveries. Offering a wide variety of examples from student and professional writers, the text encourages readers to find ways to bring fact-based writing to life. A unique chronological organization sets up achievable writing goals along with week-by-week guidance. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and how to document source-based papers help readers develop sound research and analysis skills. The 9th Edition has been revised with new features and sections, a new thematic table of contents, and up-to-date coverage of MLA style.

 

The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers , 9th Edition is also available via Revel™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Teachers can teach the conventions of the college research paper without students' losing their sense of themselves as masters of their own work.

About the Author

Bruce Ballenger, a professor of English at Boise State University, teaches courses in composition, composition theory, the essay tradition, and creative nonfiction. He’s the author of seven books, including the three texts in the Curious series: The Curious Researcher, The Curious Reader, and The Curious Writer, all from Pearson Education. His latest book is Crafting Truth: Short Studies in Creative Nonfiction, also from the same publisher. Ballenger lives with his wife and two daughters in Boise, Idaho.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0134498267
• ISBN 13: 9780134498263
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 272