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    Writing research papers : a complete guide / James D. Lester Sr., James Lester, Jr.

    • Title:Writing research papers : a complete guide / James D. Lester Sr., James Lester, Jr.
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    • Author/Creator:Lester, James D., Sr., 1935-2006.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Lester, James D., Jr., 1959-
    • Published/Created:New York : Pearson/Longman, ©2005.
    • Holdings

       
    • Library of Congress Subjects:Report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
      Research--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
    • Medical Subjects: Research [MESH]
      Writing [MESH]
      Writing
      Research
    • Edition:11th ed.
    • Description:xviii, 387, A-32, I-10 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 23 cm
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:0321236467 (pbk.)
      9780321236463 (pbk.)
      0321236475 (spiral bound)
      9780321236470 (spiral bound)
      0321356004 (pbk.)
      9780321356000 (pbk.)
    • Contents:Writing from Research
      finding a topic
      finding and filtering internet sources
      gathering data in the library
      conducting research outside the library
      understanding and avoiding plagiarism
      reading and evaluating the best sources
      organizing ideas and setting goals
      writing notes
      drafting the paper in an academic style
      blending reference material into your writing by using MLA style
      writing the introduction, body, and conclusion
      revising, proofreading, and formatting the rought draft
      works cited: MLA style
      writing in APA style
      the footnote system: CMS style
      CSE style for the natural and applied sciences
      appendix A
      rules and techniques for preparing the manuscript in MLA style A-1.
      appendix B finding reference works for your general topic A-20.
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