Using Sources Effectively: Strengthening Your Writing and Avoiding Plagiarism / Edition 4

by Robert A. Harris

Overview

This text targets the two most prominent problems in current research-paper writing: the increase in unintentional plagiarism and the ineffective use of research source material. Designed as a supplementary textbook, it will help every student who uses research in writing. APA and MLA citation styles have been updated throughout the text, and there is material on research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), a chapter on quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and a chapter on grammar and mechanics (Chapter 9). New to this edition: A copy of our booklet A Sample of the Writings of Robert A. Harris is included free of charge. With dedicated sections on plagiarism, figurative language, and creative thinking, this compilation of materials is a handy resource for any student.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936523351
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	3D Photorealistic Rendering Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Importance of Using Sources Effectively

1.1 Why do research?

1.2 Why use sources in papers?

1.3 Why use sources effectively?

1.4 Why cite them all?

1.5 Are Sources the whole idea?

Chapter 2 Finding, Choosing, and Evaluating Sources

2.1 Start with the end in mind

2.2 Select the kinds of sources you need

2.3 Search strategies

2.4 Using and abusing Internet sources

2.5 Evaluating sources

Chapter 3 Preparing Your Sources

3.1 Collecting sources

3.2 Keep sources organized

3.3 Take careful notes

3.4 Protect yourself against a false charge of plagiarism

Chapter 4 Quoting Effectively

4.1 Quoting use and abuse

4.2 Introductory strategies

4.3 Quoting strategies

4.4 Punctuating quotations

Chapter 5 Paraphrasing and Summarizing

5.1 Paraphrasing

5.2 Summarizing

5.3 Deciding whether to quote, paraphrase, or summarize

5.4 Beware of thesaurusitis

Chapter 6 Avoiding Plagiarism

6.1 What is plagiarism?

6.2 Why you should avoid intentional plagiarism

6.3 Guidelines for citation

6.4 Myths and facts about citing

Chapter 7 Putting It Together

7.1 The Simple Rule: Mark the boundaries

7.2 Marking the boundaries in problem cases

Chapter 8 Effective Use

8.1 Introduce the source thoroughly

8.2 Discuss or apply the source

8.3 Blend-in your sources

8.4 Avoid ineffective use

8.5 Working with sources that disagree or conflict

Chapter 9 Editing for Accuracy

9.1 Why cleanup is crucial

9.2 Check your spelling

9.3 Watch your grammar

9.4 Watch your pronouns

9.5 Check for common errors

9.6 Some hints about style