Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum

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ISBN: 9780205329465 | 0205329462
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Copyright: 1/1/2002

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This thorough and complete guide is an essential reference in teaching research and writing in the humanities, sciences, social sciences and business. Presents comprehensive coverage of both primary and secondary research methods. In-depth outlines of model research projects in each discipline help readers see the similarities and differences between research in the four discipline areas. Details the latest MLA and APA documentation formats for electronic sources. Contains a complete listing of library resources by discipline, including computerized databases. Features in-chapter exercises and discussion questions. Features a new section on critical thinking, in Chapter 1, relating the inquiry process to critical thinking skills. For those interested in enhancing their research skills.

Preface

PART ONE RESEARCH METHODS

College Research

(18)

Introduction

(1)

Research in the Disciplines

(2)

The Importance of Research

(2)

Thinking Critically

(3)

Establishing Your Purpose and Raising Questions

(1)

Analyzing the Topic

(1)

Synthesizing

(1)

Inferring Unstated Meanings

(1)

Evaluating

(1)

The General Process of Research

(5)

Preparation

(1)

Incubation

(1)

Illumination

(1)

Verification

(1)

A Physician Uses the Research Process

(2)

Engaging Critically and Actively in the Reading Process

(6)

Reading on Three Different Levels

(1)

Structuring Your Reading Process

(1)

Annotating the Text While Reading

(3)

Library and Internet Resources

(32)

Introduction

(1)

Libraries and General Library Resources

(21)

The Library Reference Area

(1)

General Reference Works

(4)

Locating Library Books and Resources: Computer Cataloging Systems

(7)

Locating Articles in Serials: Popular Periodicals

(3)

Locating Articles in Serials: Professional Journals

(1)

Locating Government Documents

(1)

Other Technologies

(1)

The Card Catalog

(2)

Internet Resources

(10)

Using Search Tools to Locate Information on Your Topic

(2)

Using Internet Library and Periodicals Collections

(2)

Bookmarking Important Sites

(5)

Library and Internet Research Methods

(36)

Introduction

(1)

Preparation and Incubation

(22)

Finding a Topic

(1)

Gathering Research Materials

(1)

The Working Bibliography

(3)

Developing a Search Strategy

(2)

Outlining a Time Frame

(2)

Locating Sources

(1)

Evaluating Print and Electronic Sources

(5)

Working with Sources

(6)

Illumination and Verification

(14)

Evaluation

(1)

Writing from sources

(13)

Planning and Writing Your Research Paper

(20)

Introduction

(1)

Planning Your Research Paper

(10)

Rhetorical Situation

(3)

Organization

(6)

Outlining and Drafting Your Research Paper

(10)

Constructing an Outline or Plan

(1)

Drafting Your Paper

(5)

Avoiding Writer's Block

103

(1)

Collaborating

104

(1)

Drafting with a Computer

105

(2)

Revising and Formatting Your Research Paper

107

(36)

Introduction

107

(1)

Rewriting Your Research Paper

107

(13)

Rereading and Reviewing Your Draft

108

(1)

Revising for Structure and Style

108

(2)

Improving Paragraphs

110

(1)

Improving Sentences

110

(1)

Improving Words

111

(2)

Editing for Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

113

(2)

Rewriting Your Paper Using Word Processing

115

(1)

Incorporating Reference Materials

116

(1)

Incorporating Direct Quotations

117

(2)

Formatting and Printing Using Computers

119

(1)

Proofreading

119

(1)

Considering Formal Details

120

(5)

Word Processing

121

(1)

Spacing

121

(1)

Margins

121

(1)

Title Page

121

(1)

Numbering

122

(1)

Indentation

122

(1)

The Abstract

122

(1)

The Endnote Page

122

(1)

The References Page

123

(1)

The Annotated Bibliography

123

(1)

The Appendix

124

(1)

Sample Student Paper

125

(18)

PART TWO MODEL RESEARCH PROJECTS

Writing a Research Paper in the Humanities

143

(72)

Introduction

143

(1)

Reports and Research Papers

144

(1)

The Inquiry Process in the Humanities

145

(7)

The Importance of Texts in the Humanities

146

(1)

Research in the Humanities

147

(2)

Acceptable Evidence in the Humanities

149

(3)

Primary Research in the Humanities

152

(10)

Using Primary Texts

152

(7)

Life-History Interviewing

159

(3)

Organizing and Writing the Humanities Research Paper

162

(4)

Outlining

163

(2)

Writing the First Draft

165

(1)

Documentation in the Humanities: MLA Style

166

(6)

Internal Citation

167

(3)

The Reference List

170

(2)

Model References: Language and Literature (MLA)

172

(7)

Type of Reference

172

(7)

Footnote and Bibliography Style

179

(2)

Model Notes: Humanities

181

(2)

Type of Reference

181

(2)

Exercises and Research Project

183

(1)

Technology and the Humanities

184

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Humanities

184

(6)

Sample Research Paper: Humanities Format (MLA)

190

(25)

Writing a Review Paper in Science and Technology

215

(56)

Introduction

215

(1)

The Inquiry Process in Science and Technology

216

(4)

The Importance of Observation in the Sciences

216

(1)

The Importance of Formulating and Testing Hypotheses

217

(1)

Critical Scientific Research

218

(1)

The Importance of Replicability and Scientific Debate

219

(1)

Primary Research in the Sciences

220

(8)

Lab Experiments and Reports

220

(2)

Field Observations and Reports

222

(6)

Organizing and Writing the Scientific Review Paper

228

(3)

Arranging the Materials

229

(1)

Writing the First Draft: Verification

230

(1)

Documentation in Science and Technology

231

(5)

Internal Citation

232

(2)

The Reference List (Name/Year System)

234

(2)

Model References: Natural and Physical Sciences (Name/Year System) (CBE)

236

(5)

Type of Reference

236

(5)

Exercises and Research Project

241

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Science and Technology

242

(7)

Technology and the Sciences

242

(7)

Sample Scientific Review: Science Format (CBE)

249

(22)

Writing a Research Paper in Social Science

271

(68)

Introduction

271

(1)

The Inquiry Process in Social Science

272

(4)

The Importance of Observing Human Behavior

273

(1)

The Importance of Understanding Human Consciousness

273

(2)

Objectivity versus Subjectivity

275

(1)

Primary Research in the Social Sciences

276

(16)

Problem and Hypothesis

276

(1)

Research Design

277

(1)

Gathering the Data

277

(1)

Analyzing the Data

277

(2)

Interpreting the Results

279

(1)

Social Science Research Designs

279

(13)

Organizing and Writing the Social Science Research Paper

292

(4)

Organizing Your Materials

292

(1)

Planning and Outlining

293

(1)

Writing the First Draft

294

(2)

Manuscript Preparation (APA Style)

296

(2)

Title Page

296

(1)

Abstract

296

(1)

Text

297

(1)

Introduction

297

(1)

Body

297

(1)

References Page

298

(1)

Appendix

298

(1)

Documentation in Social Science: The Author/Date Style (APA)

298

(3)

Internal Citation

299

(2)

The Reference List in APA Style

301

(1)

Model References: Social Science (APA)

301

(8)

Type of Reference

301

(8)

Exercises and Research Project

309

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Social Science

310

(6)

Technology and the Social Sciences

310

(6)

Sample Research Paper: Social Science Format (APA)

316

(23)

Writing a Research Report in Business

339

(32)

Introduction

339

(1)

The Inquiry Process in Business

340

(1)

Three Types of R & D

340

(1)

Other Types of Business Research

341

(1)

Primary Research in Business

341

(6)

Presenting Business Information

342

(1)

Conducting a Survey in Business

342

(5)

Organizing and Writing the Business Report

347

(1)

Documentation in Business and Economics

348

(2)

Internal Citations

348

(1)

The Reference List

349

(1)

Model References: Business and Economics (Chicago)

350

(4)

Type of Reference

350

(4)

Exercises and Research Project

354

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Business and Economics

354

(4)

Technology and Business

354

(4)

Sample Research Report: Business and Economics Format (Chicago)

358

(13)

Index

371

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Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum

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