Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum / Edition 3

by Christine Hult

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780321338082
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	11/26/2020
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Preface

I. RESEARCH METHODS

1. College Research

Introduction

Research in the Disciplines

The Importance of Research

Thinking Critically

Establishing Your Purpose and Raising Questions

Analyzing the Topic

Synthesizing

Making Inferences

Evaluating

The General Process of Research

Preparation

Incubation

Illumination

Verification

A Physician Uses the Research Process

Engaging Critically and Actively in the Reading Process

Reading on Three Different Levels

Structuring Your Reading Process

Annotating the Text While Reading

Using Sources Responsibly and Avoiding Plagiarism

2. Finding Library and Internet Resources

Introduction

Libraries and General Library Resources

The Library Reference Area

General Reference Works

Locating Library Books and Resources:

Computer Cataloging Systems

Locating Articles in Serials: Popular Periodicals

Locating Articles in Serials: Professional Journals

Locating Government Documents

Other Technologies

Electronic Full-text Databases

Internet Resources

Using Search Tools to Locate Information on Your Topic

Using Internet Library and Periodicals Collections

Bookmarking Important Sites

3. Using Library and Internet Sources

Introduction

Preparation and Incubation

Finding a Topic

Selecting a Specific Topic

Narrowing and Focusing the Topic

Asking Research Questions

Developing a Hypothesis

Gathering Research Materials

Taking Notes with Photocopies and Printouts

Photocopies and Database Printouts

Printing Internet Sources

Downloading Internet Sources

Saving Online Sources

The Working Bibliography

Developing a Search Strategy

Outlining a Time Frame

Locating Sources

Evaluating Print and Electronic Sources

Working with Sources

Avoiding Plagiarism

Acknowledge Required

No Acknowledge Required

Unintentional Plagiarism

International Plagiarism

Illumination and Verification

Evaluation

Writing from Sources

4. Planning and Writing Your Research Paper

Introduction

Planning Your Research Paper

Rhetorical Situation

Organization

Outlining and Drafting Your Research Paper

Constructing an Outline or Plan

Drafting Your Paper

Avoiding Writer’s Block

Collaborating

Drafting with a Computer

5. Revising and Formatting Your Research Paper

Introduction

Rewriting Your Research Paper

Rereading and Reviewing Your Draft

Revising for Structure and Style

Improving Paragraphs

Improving Sentences

Improving Words

Editing for Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

Rewriting Your Paper Using Word Processing

Incorporating Reference Materials

Incorporating Direct Quotations

Formatting and Printing Using Computers

Proofreading

Considering Formal Details

Word Processing

Line Spacing

Margins

Title Page

Numbering

Indentation and Word Spacing

The Abstract

The Endnote Page

The References Page

The Annotated Bibliography

The Appendix

Sample Student Paper

II. MODEL RESEARCH PROJECTS

6. Writing a Research Paper in the Humanities

Introduction

Reports and Research Papers

The Inquiry Process in the Humanities

The Importance of Texts in the Humanities

Research in the Humanities

Acceptable Evidence in the Humanities

Primary Research in the Humanities

Using Primary Texts

Life-History Interviewing

Organizing and Writing the Humanities Research Paper

Outlining

Writing the First Draft

Documentation in the Humanities: MLA Style

Internal Citation

The Reference List

Model References: Language and Literature (MLA)

Type of Reference

Footnote and Bibliography Style

Model Notes: Humanities

Type of Reference

Exercises and Research Project

Discipline-Specific Resources for Humanities

Technology and the Humanities

Resources for Humanities

Sample Research Paper: Humanities Format (MLA)

7. Writing a Review Paper in Science and Technology

Introduction

The Inquiry Process in Science and Technology

The Importance of Observation in the Sciences

The Importance of Formulating and Testing Hypotheses

Critical Scientific Research

The Importance of Replicability and Scientific Debate

Primary Research in the Sciences

Lab Experiments and Reports

Field Observations and Reports

Organizing and Writing the Scientific Review Paper

Arranging the Materials

Writing the First Draft: Verification

Documentation in Science and Technology

Internal Citation

The Reference List

Model References: Natural and Physical Sciences (Number System) (CBE)

Exercises and Research Project

Discipline-Specific Resources for Science and Technology

Resources for the Sciences and Technology

Sample Engineering Paper: Science Format (CBE)

8. Writing a Research Paper in Social Science

Introduction

The Inquiry Process in Social Science

The Importance of Observing Human Behavior

The Importance of Understanding Human Consciousness

Objectivity versus Subjectivity

Primary Research in the Social Sciences

Step 1- Problem and Hypothesis

Step 2- Research Design

Step 3- Gathering the Data

Step 4- Analyzing the Data

Step 5- Interpreting the Results

Social Science Research Designs

Organizing and Writing the Social Science Research Paper

Organizing Your Materials

Planning and Outlining

Writing the First Draft

Manuscript Preparation (APA Style)

Title Page

Abstract

Text

Introduction

Body

Reference Page

Appendix

Documentation in Social Science: The Author/Date Style (APA)

Internal Citation

The Reference List in APA Style

Model References: Social Science (APA)

Type of Reference

Exercises and Research Project

Discipline-Specific Resources for Social Science

Resources for the Social Sciences

Sample Research Paper: Social Science Format (APA)

9. Writing a Research Report in Business

Introduction

The Inquiry Process in Business

Three Types of R&D

Other Types of Business Research

Primary Research in Business

Presenting Business Information

Conducting a Survey in Business

Organizing and Writing the Business Report

Documentation in Business and Economics

Internal Citations

The Reference List

Model References: Business and Economics (Chicago)

Type of Reference

Exercises and Research Project

Discipline-Specific Resources for Business and Economics

Technology and Business

Sample Research Report: Business and Economics Format (Chicago)

Index