English
Handbook for College Research, 3rd Edition
includes 2009 MLA Update Card
ISBN-10: 0495899526 ISBN-13: 9780495899525
400 Pages Spiral Bound
© 2005 Published
- Overview
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- About the Author
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- Table of Contents
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- New to this Edition
Table of Contents
1. Moving from Subject to Topic: Where Research Begins
1a Choose a general subject
1b Narrow your general subject to a specific topic
1c Work with assigned subjects, when appropriate
2. Planning Thesis Statements and Stated Objectives
2a Write a working thesis statement, when appropriate
2b State your objectives, when appropriate
3. Defining Research Goals and Evaluating Sources
3a Acknowledge the goals of your research
3b Consider the kinds of sources you need
3c Consider the currentness of your sources
3d Consider the availability of your sources
4. Learning about Your Library
4a Locate the circulation area
4b Explore the reference area
4c Familiarize yourself with the catalog area
4d Explore the stacks
4e Familiarize yourself with the current periodicals area
4f Locate the government documents area
4g Explore the microform area
4h Find the media area
4i Browse in the new-book area
4j Find the preshelving areas
4k Locate the library's computer clusters
4l Search out the special collections
4m Locate any special libraries
4n Find the interlibrary loan department
4o Locate the reserve area
4p Find the photocopy areas
4q Locate the group study rooms
5. Learning to Use Online Catalogs and Periodical Databases
5a Remember what all online catalogs have in common
5b Learn to locate and interpret information on search screens
5c Consider the benefits of online periodical databases
5d Consider what all comprehensive periodical databases have in common
5e Learn to locate and interpret information on search screens
6. Conducting Field Research and Using Audiovisual Sources
6a Consider experts from radio and television
6b Consider local experts
6c Consider responses from informed nonspecialists
6d Prepare thoroughly for interviews
6e Plan questionnaires and surveys carefully
6f Consider audiovisual sources
7. Using the Internet and Other Electronic Sources
7a Explore a variety of Internet search engines
7b Learn to interpret Internet search results
7c Consider the kinds of Internet sources available
7d Learn how to find information on home pages
7e Use Web sites judiciously
7f Consider discussion (or interest) groups
7g Consider CD-ROM sources
7h Be aware of special concerns about using electronic sources
8. Evaluating Sources and Writing a Research Proposal
8a Compile a preliminary list of sources
8b Evaluate print sources
8c Evaluate audiovisual sources
8d Evaluate Internet sources
8e Evaluate your combinations of sources
8f Prepare a research proposal
9. Thinking Critically
9a Think critically, analyzing alternative methods of development
9b Analyze your audience
9c Evaluate evidence
9d Avoid logical fallacies
10. Taking Notes from Sources
10a Consider alternative techniques for taking notes
10b Take complete, consistent, accurate notes
10c Take different kinds of notes, depending on the material
10d Consider the issues of common knowledge
10e Recognize the seriousness of plagiarism
11. Planning the Paper
11a Review your research
11b Revise the working thesis statement or objective
11c Develop an informal outline
11d Group your notes to follow your outline
11e Prepare a formal outline, when needed
12. Writing the Draft of the Paper
12a Remember general strategies for drafting papers
12b Consider strategies that apply principally to drafting research papers
12c Incorporate notes in the paper
12d Use parenthetical notes to document research
12e Plan your title and your introductory and concluding paragraphs
13. Revising the Paper
13a Reconsider content
13b Rework style
13c Eliminate technical errors
13d Solicit responses from other readers
14. Using MLA Style When Appropriate
14a Prepare complete citations for the works-cited page
14b Follow the appropriate citation forms for books and other separately published material
14c Follow the appropriate citation forms for periodicals
14d Follow the appropriate citation forms for audiovisual sources
14e Follow the appropriate citation forms for the Internet and other electronic sources
14f When appropriate, follow MLA guidelines to prepare your manuscript
15. Using APA Style When Appropriate
15a Recognize the distinct documentation patterns of APA style
15b Consider patterns for in-text citations
15c Prepare complete entries for the reference list
15d Follow the appropriate reference-list entry forms for periodicals
15e Follow the appropriate reference-list entry forms for books and other separately published materials
15f Follow the appropriate reference-list entry forms for audiovisual sources
15g Follow the appropriate reference-list entry forms for electronic sources
15h When appropriate, follow APA guidelines to prepare your manuscript
16. Using Chicago Style When Appropriate
16a Recognize the distinct documentation patterns in Chicago style
16b Consider patterns for footnotes and endnotes
16c Follow the appropriate note forms for books and other separately published materials
16d Follow the appropriate note forms for periodicals
16e Follow the appropriate note forms for audiovisual sources
16f Follow the appropriate note forms for electronic sources
16g When required, prepare a bibliography
16h When appropriate, follow Chicago guidelines to prepare your manuscript
17. Using CBE Style When Appropriate
17a Recognize the distinct documentation patterns of CBE style
17b Consider patterns for in-text documentation
17c Complete citations for the reference page
17d Follow the appropriate citation forms for books and other separately published materials
17e Follow the appropriate citation forms for periodicals and audiovisual sources
17f When appropriate, follow CBE guidelines to prepare your manuscript
Appendix A
Document Design and Manuscript Preparation
Basic Printing Features
Visual Elements
MLA Manuscript Guidelines
Appendix B
Abbreviations and Shortened Forms of Publishers' Names
Modern Language Association (MLA)
University of Chicago (Chicago)
Council of Biology Editors (CBE)
Appendix C
Glossary of Computer Terms