Author: Kelly Garbato
Publication Date: March 2005
Publisher: Peedee Publishing
ISBN: 0-9767249-0-1
Format: eBook, .pdf file, 21.0 mb (You will need Acrobat Reader to download and view this eBook!)
Length: 274 pages
Dimensions: Page size, 8.5"x11"; Font size primarily Courier New, 12 pt
Copyright Info: All rights reserved by Peedee Publishing and Kelly Garbato. The above parties own the resell rights to this eBook. By purchasing this eBook, you are not purchasing the copyrights, resell rights, or distribution rights - this eBook is for personal use only.

Description: "13 Lucky Steps to Writing a Research Paper" walks you through the process of choosing, researching, and writing about a topic in just - you guessed it - thirteen painless steps. You'll learn how to: choose a broad topic; conduct preliminary research; narrow your focus; conduct in-depth research; read through your sources and take notes; develop a working thesis; prepare a simple outline; conduct last-minute research; compile a reference list; create a working outline; write a rough; revise your paper; and put the finishing touches on your final draft. Written by a nerd for the average student, it's a can't-miss guide to writing a superior college paper!

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Overview

About the Author

Introduction

Part 1: Exploring the Assignment
Chapter 1: Step 1: Choose a Broad Topic
Chapter 2: Step 2: Preliminary Research

Part 2: Finding Your Focus
Chapter 3: Step 3: Narrow Your Topic
Chapter 4: Step 4: In-Depth Research
Chapter 5: Step 5: Reading & Note-taking

Part 3: Planting the Seeds
Chapter 6: Step 6: Develop a Working Thesis
Chapter 7: Step 7: Prepare a Simple Outline
Chapter 8: Step 8: Last-Minute Research

Part 4: Creating Your Masterpiece
Chapter 9: Step 9: Compile a Complete Reference List
Chapter 10: Step 10: Develop a Working Outline
Chapter 11: Step 11: Write the Rough Draft
Chapter 12: Step 12: Revise, Revise, Revise!
Chapter 13: Step 13: The Final Draft

Appendices

Additional Resources

Bibliography

Glossary

Index