The Dreaded Research Paper
eBook - ePub

The Dreaded Research Paper

A Writing Guide for Busy Students

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eBook - ePub

The Dreaded Research Paper

A Writing Guide for Busy Students

About this book

In The Dreaded Research Paper, retired university professor Larry Patriquin draws on decades of teaching experience to bring to light the process of writing and structuring academic papers, from the title to the bibliography and everything in between. With a focus on undergraduate students, Patriquin explains how to conduct research, read critically, avoid plagiarism, and employ formatting; how to develop a title, an introduction, an argument, and a conclusion, while citing accurately; and how to form paragraphs, compose clear sentences, punctuate properly, and quote effectively. He also draws attention to words you need to watch (such as then vs. than ), ending with dozens of writing dos and don'ts.

Intended especially for those with little time to spare, The Dreaded Research Paper is a wellspring of practical advice and concrete examples, crammed into a small space. This slim volume will give you the skills and the confidence you need to complete works of the highest quality. And while it's directed at students, this humorous, engaging book offers valuable tips for anyone who writes argumentative nonfiction for a living, be they scholars, journalists, or bloggers.

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Information

Publisher
PublishDrive
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781069001917
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. The Dreaded Research Paper
  2. 1. What This Book Is About
  3. Part I. Before You Write
  4. 2. Research
  5. 3. Reading
  6. 4. Plagiarism
  7. 5. Format
  8. Part II. The Big Picture
  9. 6. Title and Subtitle
  10. 7. The Introduction
  11. 8. Argument
  12. 9. The Conclusion
  13. 10. Citations
  14. Part III. The Mechanics of Writing
  15. 11. Paragraphs and Sentences
  16. 12. Punctuation
  17. 13. Quotations
  18. 14. Words to Watch
  19. 15. Writing Dos and Don’ts
  20. Part IV. The End
  21. Appendix 1: Nonfiction Books to Inspire Your Writing
  22. Appendix 2: Some Advice for Instructors
  23. Bibliography
  24. About the Author