Lester, James D., Sr., 1935-2006.
Writing research papers in the social sciences. / James D. Lester, James D. Lester, Jr. - New York : Pearson/Longman, c2006. - 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. A24-A36) and index.
Contents: Writing from research -- Discovering your topic -- Gathering data by field research and laboratory testing -- Gathering data in the library -- Finding and filtering internet sources -- Avoiding plagiarism by integrating sources -- Responding to evidence -- Organizing ideas and setting goals -- Writing notes -- Blending reference material into your report -- Preparing the reference list -- Writing the Theoretical essay -- Report of an empirical study -- Writing the review of literature on a topic -- Preparing electronic research projects -- Appendix A: Glossary: Rules and techniques for preparing a manuscript in the social sciences -- A listing of reference work for your general topic.
032126763X
2005029394
Social sciences--Authorship--Style manuals.
Social sciences--Research--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
English language--Rhetoric--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
PE1479.S62 / L47
808/.0663
Writing research papers in the social sciences. / James D. Lester, James D. Lester, Jr. - New York : Pearson/Longman, c2006. - 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. A24-A36) and index.
Contents: Writing from research -- Discovering your topic -- Gathering data by field research and laboratory testing -- Gathering data in the library -- Finding and filtering internet sources -- Avoiding plagiarism by integrating sources -- Responding to evidence -- Organizing ideas and setting goals -- Writing notes -- Blending reference material into your report -- Preparing the reference list -- Writing the Theoretical essay -- Report of an empirical study -- Writing the review of literature on a topic -- Preparing electronic research projects -- Appendix A: Glossary: Rules and techniques for preparing a manuscript in the social sciences -- A listing of reference work for your general topic.
032126763X
2005029394
Social sciences--Authorship--Style manuals.
Social sciences--Research--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
English language--Rhetoric--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
PE1479.S62 / L47
808/.0663