Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide (perfect-bound) (11th Edition) (Writing Research Papers)

Editorial Review:

The definitive research paper guide, Writing from Sources combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on electronic research and presentation. Step-by-step instruction in a clear, non-intimidation writing style, takes the reader from the selection and narrowing of a topic, through research, note taking, planning, drafting, revising, to preparation of the finished document.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Writing Research Papers:

If your English class requires it, this is a great book. If you are looking for some enthralling reading, this is not it. This is a style manual for writing research papers. It is what it is.

English 102 - a must:

So far so good. I had to have this book for my required English class, but it's an easy read.

Get something else (or buy my copy):

If you need a book you can reference while writing a paper look elsewhere. Information is vague, if you can even find it. The book seems designed to be read cover to cover. For instance, MLA in-text citations and MLA bibliographies are separated by 20 pages on introductions and conclusions.
While there are sections on specific formats, like CSE and APA, there is little that couldn't be gleaned from looking a properly formatted paper. To get an idea, the section on proper formatting for an MLA paper is... more info

Good condition...fast delivery:

This was not mine and should have been removed from my review area. The book was returned.

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