Researching And Writing Across The Curriculum

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This thorough and engaging guide to research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business teaches students to explore the entire research process, including intellectual inquiry and critical thinking. Researching and Writing Across the Curriculumprovides discipline-specific guidance and sample papers that reflect differences in discourse and presentation in each discipline. The text also covers research methods and resources as they apply to all disciplines, with a comprehensive list of library resources and an introduction to the latest electronic and online resources. With thorough and up-to-date material on the impact of computers in research, and exercises that develop the skills of summarizing, synthesizing, and critiquing source materials, the text provides a complete guide that will aid students in all their college courses and beyond.

Preface

PART ONE RESEARCH METHODS

CHAPTER 1 College Research

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Research in the Disciplines

(2)

The Importance of Research

(1)

Thinking Critically

(3)

Establishing Your Purpose and Raising Questions

(1)

Analyzing the Topic

(1)

Synthesizing

(1)

Making Inferences

(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

(10)

Reading on Three Different Levels

(3)

Structuring Your Reading Process

(1)

Annotating the Text While Reading

(2)

Using Sources Responsibly and Avoiding Plagiarism

(3)

CHAPTER 2 Finding Library and Internet Resources

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Libraries and General Library Resources

(17)

The Library Reference Area

(1)

General Reference Works

(4)

Locating Library Books and Resources: Computer Cataloging Systems

(6)

Locating Articles in Serials: Popular Periodicals

(2)

Locating Articles in Serials: Professional Journals

(1)

Locating Government Documents

(1)

Other Technologies

(1)

Electronic Full-text Databases

(1)

Internet Resources

(10)

Using Search Tools to Locate Information on Your Topic

(3)

Using Internet Library and Periodicals Collections

(4)

Bookmarking Important Sites

(3)

CHAPTER 3 Using Library and Internet Sources

(40)

Introduction

(1)

Preparation and Incubation

(2)

Finding a Topic

(1)

Selecting a Specific Topic

(1)

Narrowing and Focusing the Topic

(3)

Asking Research Questions

(1)

Developing a Hypothesis

(1)

Gathering Research Materials

(2)

Taking Notes with Photocopies and Printouts

(15)

Photocopies and Database Printouts

(1)

Printing Internet Sources

(1)

Downloading Internet Sources

(1)

Saving Online Sources

(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

(1)

Avoiding Plagiarism

(6)

Acknowledge Required

(1)

No Acknowledge Required

(1)

Unintentional Plagiarism

(1)

International Plagiarism

(5)

Illumination and Verification

(14)

Evaluation

(1)

Writing from Sources

(14)

CHAPTER 4 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

101

(10)

Constructing an Outline or Plan

101

(1)

Drafting Your Paper

102

(5)

Avoiding Writer's Block

107

(1)

Collaborating

108

(1)

Drafting with a Computer

109

(2)

CHAPTER 5 Revising and Formatting Your Research Paper

111

(36)

Introduction

111

(1)

Rewriting Your Research Paper

111

(13)

Rereading and Reviewing Your Draft

112

(1)

Revising for Structure and Style

112

(2)

Improving Paragraphs

114

(1)

Improving Sentences

114

(1)

Improving Words

115

(2)

Editing for Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

117

(2)

Rewriting Your Paper Using Word Processing

119

(1)

Incorporating Reference Materials

120

(1)

Incorporating Direct Quotations

121

(2)

Formatting and Printing Using Computers

123

(1)

Proofreading

123

(1)

Considering Formal Details

124

(5)

Word Processing

125

(1)

Line Spacing

125

(1)

Margins

125

(1)

Title Page

125

(1)

Numbering

126

(1)

Indentation and Word Spacing

126

(1)

The Abstract

126

(1)

The Endnote Page

126

(1)

The References Page

127

(1)

The Annotated Bibliography

127

(1)

The Appendix

128

(1)

Sample Student Paper

129

(18)

PART TWO MODEL RESEARCH PROJECTS

CHAPTER 6 Writing a Research Paper in the Humanities

147

(56)

Introduction

147

(1)

Reports and Research Papers

148

(1)

The Inquiry Process in the Humanities

149

(7)

The Importance of Texts in the Humanities

150

(1)

Research in the Humanities

151

(2)

Acceptable Evidence in the Humanities

153

(3)

Primary Research in the Humanities

156

(10)

Using Primary Texts

156

(7)

Life-History Interviewing

163

(3)

Organizing and Writing the Humanities Research Paper

166

(4)

Outlining

167

(2)

Writing the First Draft

169

(1)

Documentation in the Humanities: MLA Style

170

(5)

Internal Citation

170

(3)

The Reference List

173

(2)

Model References: Language and Literature (MLA)

175

(8)

Type of Reference

175

(8)

Footnote and Bibliography Style

183

(2)

Model Notes: Humanities

185

(2)

Type of Reference

185

(2)

Exercises and Research Project

187

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Humanities

188

(4)

Technology and the Humanities

188

(1)

Resources for Humanities

188

(4)

Sample Research Paper: Humanities Format (MLA)

192

(11)

CHAPTER 7 Writing a Review Paper in Science and Technology

203

(50)

Introduction

203

(1)

The Inquiry Process in Science and Technology

204

(4)

The Importance of Observation in the Sciences

204

(1)

The importance of Formulating and Testing Hypotheses

205

(1)

Critical Scientific Research

206

(1)

The Importance of Replicability and Scientific Debate

207

(1)

Primary Research in the Sciences

208

(8)

Lab Experiments and Reports

208

(2)

Field Observations and Reports

210

(6)

Organizing and Writing the Scientific Review Paper

216

(2)

Arranging the Materials

217

(1)

Writing the First Draft: Verification

218

(1)

Documentation in Science and Technology

218

(5)

Internal Citation

219

(2)

The Reference List

221

(2)

Model References: Natural and Physical Sciences (Number System) (CBE)

223

(4)

Exercises and Research Project

227

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Science and Technology

228

(5)

Resources for the Sciences and Technology

228

(5)

Sample Engineering Paper: Science Format (CBE)

233

(20)

CHAPTER 8 Writing a Research Paper in Social Science

253

(58)

Introduction

253

(1)

The Inquiry Process in Social Science

254

(4)

The Importance of Observing Human Behavior

255

(1)

The Importance of Understanding Human Consciousness

255

(2)

Objectivity versus Subjectivity

257

(1)

Primary Research in the Social Sciences

258

(15)

Step 1 Problem and Hypothesis

258

(1)

Step 2 Research Design

259

(1)

Step 3 Gathering the Data

259

(1)

Step 4 Analyzing the Data

259

(2)

Step 5 Interpreting the Results

261

(1)

Social Science Research Designs

261

(12)

Organizing and Writing the Social Science Research Paper

273

(4)

Organizing Your Materials

274

(1)

Planning and Outlining

274

(1)

Writing the First Draft

275

(2)

Manuscript Preparation (APA Style)

277

(2)

Title Page

277

(1)

Abstract

278

(1)

Text

278

(1)

Introduction

278

(1)

Body

278

(1)

References Page

279

(1)

Appendix

279

(1)

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

279

(3)

Internal Citation

280

(2)

The Reference List in APA Style

282

(1)

Model References: Social Science (APA)

282

(8)

Type of Reference

282

(8)

Exercises and Research Project

290

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Social Science

291

(4)

Resources for the Social Sciences

291

(4)

Sample Research Paper: Social Science Format (APA)

295

(16)

CHAPTER 9 Writing a Research Report in Business

311

(30)

Introduction

311

(1)

The Inquiry Process in Business

312

(1)

Three Types of R&D

312

(1)

Other Types of Business Research

313

(1)

Primary Research in Business

313

(6)

Presenting Business Information

314

(1)

Conducting a Survey in Business

314

(5)

Organizing and Writing the Business Report

319

(1)

Documentation in Business and Economics

320

(2)

Internal Citations

320

(1)

The Reference List

321

(1)

Model References: Business and Economics (Chicago)

322

(4)

Type of Reference

322

(4)

Exercises and Research Project

326

(1)

Discipline-Specific Resources for Business and Economics

326

(3)

Technology and Business

326

(3)

Sample Research Report: Business and Economics Format (Chicago)

329

(12)

Index

341

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