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Author(s): Joe Giampalmi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 892
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Laying a Foundation for Writing a Research Paper
Chapter 1: Understanding Expectations: College Research Papers
Looking Closer: The What and Why of College Research Papers
Applying Research Mindset: Way to A
Fulfilling Professors’ Expectations
Building Career Assets: Forever Research Skills
Chapter 2: Certifying Consistency: Documentation Styles
What and Why: Documentation Styles and Academic Standards
Certifying Sources: Documentation Styles
Surveying Documentation Styles: APA, MLA, and CMOS
Differentiating between the East and West When Documenting
Debunking Documentation Style Myths: The Whole Truth
Chapter 3: Preventing Plagiarism: Endorsing Academic Integrity
Defining Academic Integrity: A Win-Win Approach
Reviewing Forms of Academic Dishonesty: It’s on You
Avoiding Plagiarism in Six Easy Steps
Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiarism: Final Answers
Chapter 4: Fulfilling Requirements: Research Papers and Portfolios
Taking a Closer Look at Portfolios
Assembling Your Portfolio: Completing Requirements
Reaching Portfolio Success: Step by Step
Preparing for Career Portfolios: Future Investments
Part 2: Building Essentials of Research
Chapter 5: Managing Information: Gathering and Organizing Sources
Identifying What Makes a Good Topic
Creating a Thesis Statement
Developing Research Questions
Searching and Discovering: Sourcing Your Paper’s Success
Researching College Papers in Five Easy Steps
Finessing Sources: Making Arrangements
Chapter 6: Evaluating and Preparing Sources
Figuring Out Acceptable Sources: Earning Credibility
Uncovering Stones: Foundations of Evidence
Converting Sources: Supporting Assertions
Becoming Controversial: Engaging with Sources
Sending Out Signals: Phrases Identifying Source Intentions
Stepping Up Search Strategies: Beyond First-Year Research
Chapter 7: Going on the Offensive: From Evidence to Argument
Scholars Scuffling: Analyzing Argument
Building Your Compelling Argument in Six Easy-to-Follow Steps
Counter-Punching: The Rebuttal
Approaching Argument Logically: Busting Fallacies
Debunking Myths about Argument
Chapter 8: Citing Sources and Finalizing Recognition
Recognizing the Why of Documentation: Scholarly Way or Highway
Surveying Citations in Three Styles: APA, MLA, and Chicago
Identifying What Needs Documenting: Crediting Sources
No-Fault Citing? Looking Closer at Citation Generators
Understanding Common Knowledge
Finding Freebies from the Public Domain
Finalizing Sources: List of References
FAQs about Citing
Chapter 9: Classifying College Research Writing
Identifying Research Categories: Assignment Structures
Structuring Research-Assignment Packages: Submission Forms
Structuring Research Papers across Disciplines
Advancing Research Projects: Higher Level Learning
Part 3: Developing Essentials of Research Writing
Chapter 10: Identifying Audience and Purpose
Figuring Out Who Your Audience Is
Matching Tone, Tense, and Person to Your Audience
Showing Awareness: General Guidelines for Respectful Language
Justifying Why: Figuring Out Your Writing Purpose
Chapter 11: Writing with Style
Showing What’s Happening: Verbs and Nouns
Varying Sentence Patterns: Mashing Words
Varying Word Patterns: Letter Power
Building Better Paragraphs: Idea Placeholders
Balancing Elements: Parallel Structure
Organizing Writing: Transitions and Flow
Chapter 12: Reviewing Fundamentals: Grammar and Conventions
Following Rules of Language: Grammar and Usage
Creating Sentence Cadence: Punctuation
Seeking Attention: Italicizing
Perfecting Appearance: Spelling
Chapter 13: Focusing on Appearance: Formatting
Formatting Text Appearance: Letter Perfect
Formatting Pages: First Impressions
Formatting Research Sections: Big Picture
Avoiding Common Formatting Errors
Part 4: Writing Research Papers
Chapter 14: Planning and Organizing Research Writing
Early-Bird Planning: Preliminary Priorities
Answering the Asks: Analyzing Assignments
Populating Pieces: Major Sections of Assignments
Calling for Backup: Priorities and Contingencies
Chapter 15: Creating Draft One
Awakening Inspiration: Rituals and Environment
Writing the First Draft: The How-To
Modeling Major Sections: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Honoring Olden Rules: Ethics and Objectivity
Chapter 16: Identifying Required and Optional Headings
Finalizing Required Front Headings: Attention Grab
Determining Optional Front Headings: Ready Reserves
Completing Optional Middle Headings: Body Parts
Fulfilling Final Options: Rear Views
Chapter 17: Revising and Editing in Three Layers
Comparing Editing and Revising
Answering Revision’s Why: Grade Changers
Benefiting from Partnerships: Feedback and Revising Loops
Evaluating the Organizational Layer: Structural Elements
Rethinking the Paragraph and Sentence Layer: Point Makers
Revisiting the Word Layer: Choosing Wisely
Eagle-Eying Your Editing: Reaching New Heights
Chapter 18: Finalizing before Sending: Checking the Presentation
Avoiding Crash Carts: Your Grades’ Golden 60 Minutes
Checking Them Twice: Deliverables
Wrapping Up: Finalizing Hello and Goodbye
Formatting Firsts and Lasts: Titles through Reference Page
Minding Your Middle: Finalizing Evidence
Asking What’s Missing: Last Call
Publishing and Presenting: Wider Audiences
Reflecting Future Gains: Post-writing
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 19: Ten Common Problems and How to Fix Them
Missing Assignment Details
Failing to Follow the Rubric
Neglecting to Tie the Thesis to the Evidence
Transgressing with Your Research Questions
Lacking Research Paper Value
Fearing Where to Begin
Messing Up Your Citations
Deserting an Academic Writing Style
Failing to Plan Accordingly
Screwing Up Styles
Chapter 20: Ten Resources for Improving Research Writing
Professors
Other Courses
Chair of Your Major
Lectures and Events on Campus
Campus Organizations
Writing Center
Career Center
Travels Abroad
Suggested Campus Innovation
Extended Campus Community
Index
About the Author
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