Using Sources Effectively Strengthening by Robert Harris (69 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Now in its fifth, expanded edition, Using Sources Effectively, Fifth Edition 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 for both undergraduate and graduate courses, this book will help every student who uses research in writing. Included in this edition are coverage of research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), a chapter on quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and a chapter on sentence patterns (Chapter 10). APA and MLA citation styles have been updated throughout the text. To the student: This book was written to give you the knowledge and tools you can use to make your research-based writing more powerful and effective. Here are some examples: Mini-Research Projects at the end of each chapter to sharpen your research and evaluation skills A set of practical, useful rhetorical devices to help improve the clarity and impact of your writing Increased emphasis on synthesis writing weaving source use into your own thinking to give your writing more interest and persuasive power Instruction in close reading to help you better grasp what an author is discussing or arguing Strategies for organizing and positioning your sources to strengthen your central argument.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ? This short supplementary textbook will help all students who use research in writing, from those writing a short essay with a few sources to those writing a full-scale major research paper. ? The easy-to-follow advice will have students writing better research papers right away. ? Detailed, example-filled instruction about proper source use and citation gives students all the information they need to avoid unintentional plagiarism. ? Focusing on practical and effective strategies for incorporating sources, the book teaches students how to: · add strength to their argument and interest to their writing through the skillful use of sources · select, evaluate, and prepare sources for use · avoid plagiarism through the proper use of quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation ? Activities at the end of each chapter help students internalize their newly acquired skills. An instructor?s answer key is included, making it easy to start using this book right away. ? The examples in the book are presented in both APA and MLA citation styles, though the book will be a useful resource regardless of the particular style of citation and bibliography you require in your classes. ? Helps your students learn how to avoid plagiarism while they discover techniques for writing better research papers. ? Updated APA and MLA citation styles and material on research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and grammar and mechanics (Chapter 9).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. ? This short supplementary textbook will help all students who use research in writing, from those writing a short essay with a few sources to those writing a full-scale major research paper. ? The easy-to-follow advice will have students writing better research papers right away. ? Detailed, example-filled instruction about proper source use and citation gives students all the information they need to avoid unintentional plagiarism. ? Focusing on practical and effective strategies for incorporating sources, the book teaches students how to: · add strength to their argument and interest to their writing through the skillful use of sources · select, evaluate, and prepare sources for use · avoid plagiarism through the proper use of quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation ? Activities at the end of each chapter help students internalize their newly acquired skills. An instructor?s answer key is included, making it easy to start using this book right away. ? The examples in the book are presented in both APA and MLA citation styles, though the book will be a useful resource regardless of the particular style of citation and bibliography you require in your classes. ? Helps your students learn how to avoid plagiarism while they discover techniques for writing better research papers. ? Updated APA and MLA citation styles and material on research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and grammar and mechanics (Chapter 9).…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ? This short supplementary textbook will help all students who use research in writing, from those writing a short essay with a few sources to those writing a full-scale major research paper. ? The easy-to-follow advice will have students writing better research papers right away. ? Detailed, example-filled instruction about proper source use and citation gives students all the information they need to avoid unintentional plagiarism. ? Focusing on practical and effective strategies for incorporating sources, the book teaches students how to: · add strength to their argument and interest to their writing through the skillful use of sources · select, evaluate, and prepare sources for use · avoid plagiarism through the proper use of quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation ? Activities at the end of each chapter help students internalize their newly acquired skills. An instructor?s answer key is included, making it easy to start using this book right away. ? The examples in the book are presented in both APA and MLA citation styles, though the book will be a useful resource regardless of the particular style of citation and bibliography you require in your classes. ? Helps your students learn how to avoid plagiarism while they discover techniques for writing better research papers. ? Updated APA and MLA citation styles and material on research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and grammar and mechanics (Chapter 9).…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ? This short supplementary textbook will help all students who use research in writing, from those writing a short essay with a few sources to those writing a full-scale major research paper. ? The easy-to-follow advice will have students writing better research papers right away. ? Detailed, example-filled instruction about proper source use and citation gives students all the information they need to avoid unintentional plagiarism. ? Focusing on practical and effective strategies for incorporating sources, the book teaches students how to: · add strength to their argument and interest to their writing through the skillful use of sources · select, evaluate, and prepare sources for use · avoid plagiarism through the proper use of quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation ? Activities at the end of each chapter help students internalize their newly acquired skills. An instructor?s answer key is included, making it easy to start using this book right away. ? The examples in the book are presented in both APA and MLA citation styles, though the book will be a useful resource regardless of the particular style of citation and bibliography you require in your classes. ? Helps your students learn how to avoid plagiarism while they discover techniques for writing better research papers. ? Updated APA and MLA citation styles and material on research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and grammar and mechanics (Chapter 9).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. ? This short supplementary textbook will help all students who use research in writing, from those writing a short essay with a few sources to those writing a full-scale major research paper. ? The easy-to-follow advice will have students writing better research papers right away. ? Detailed, example-filled instruction about proper source use and citation gives students all the information they need to avoid unintentional plagiarism. ? Focusing on practical and effective strategies for incorporating sources, the book teaches students how to: · add strength to their argument and interest to their writing through the skillful use of sources · select, evaluate, and prepare sources for use · avoid plagiarism through the proper use of quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation ? Activities at the end of each chapter help students internalize their newly acquired skills. An instructor?s answer key is included, making it easy to start using this book right away. ? The examples in the book are presented in both APA and MLA citation styles, though the book will be a useful resource regardless of the particular style of citation and bibliography you require in your classes. ? Helps your students learn how to avoid plagiarism while they discover techniques for writing better research papers. ? Updated APA and MLA citation styles and material on research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and grammar and mechanics (Chapter 9).…

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