The Bedford Researcher

The Bedford Researcher is a comprehensive research guide that provides you with the tools and expert advice you need to become an effective researcher.

PREFACE FOR INSTRUCTORS
INTRODUCTION FOR WRITERS

I Joining the Conversation
1 Getting Started
2 Exploring and Focusing
3 Developing Your Research Question

II Working with Sources
4 Reading Critically and Actively
5 Assessing and Evaluating Sources
6 Taking Notes
7 Engaging with Information, Ideas, and Arguments
8 Managing Information
9 Avoiding Plagiarism

III Collecting Information
10 Searching for Information
11 Collecting Information with Field Research

IV Creating Your Document
12 Developing Your Thesis Statement
13 Developing and Organizing Your Argument
14 Drafting
15 Using Sources Effectively
16 Designing Documents
17 Revising and Editing
18 Presenting Your Work

V Documenting Sources
19 Understanding Documentation Systems
20 Using MLA Style
21 Using APA Style
22 Using Chicago Style
23 Using CSE Style

INDEX

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