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Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum » (3rd Edition)

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Authors: Christine A. Hult, Christine A. Hult
ISBN-13: 9780321338082, ISBN-10: 0321338081
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Longman
Date Published: April 2005
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: Christine A. Hult

Book Synopsis

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 Curriculum provides 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.

Table of Contents

Preface
Ch. 1College Research1
Ch. 2Library Resources27
Ch. 3Library Research Methods57
Ch. 4Primary Research Methods95
Ch. 5Planning and Writing Your Research Paper137
Ch. 6Writing a Review Paper in Science and Technology179
Ch. 7Writing a Research Paper in Social Science229
Ch. 8Writing a Research Paper in the Humanities281
Ch. 9Writing a Research Report in Business339
Index373

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