The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers - Softcover

Bruce Ballenger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205273289 ISBN 13: 9780205273287

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1997

Synopsis

The success of research writing depends on the same thing that makes other writing successful: the writer's interest in what s/he's writing about. This book aims to challenge the assumption that a formal research paper has to be dry and uninteresting to read by helping writers see how integrally the research process and the writing process are bound. KEY TOPICS: This accessible, motivational guide to planning, researching, writing, and documenting a research paper is organized into an easy-to-follow, unique five week program that helps writers focus their work and overcome procrastination. A thorough review of MLA and APA documentation formats as well as documenting electronic resources makes this book a must have. Also includes integrated Internet information. For anyone who needs a different approach to writing a research paper.

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Key Benefit: The success of research writing depends on the same thing that makes other writing successful: the writer's interest in what s/he's writing about. This book aims to challenge the assumption that a formal research paper has to be dry and uninteresting to read by helping writers see how integrally the research process and the writing process are bound. Key Topics: This accessible, motivational guide to planning, researching, writing, and documenting a research paper is organized into an easy-to-follow, unique five week program that helps writers focus their work and overcome procrastination. A thorough review of MLA and APA documentation formats as well as documenting electronic resources makes this book a must have. Also includes integrated Internet information. Market: For anyone who needs a different approach to writing a research paper.

Edition details

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205273289
• ISBN 13: 9780205273287
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 340