In this Book
- Research Shortcuts
- Book
- 2003
- Published by: University of Wisconsin Press
There are proper ways to research a paper...and there are the ways most students do it: laboriously, tediously, and inefficiently. Here are the techniques and shortcuts that the pros use. They will enable students to find their way to the best resources for their own projects.
From preparing the preliminary outline, work file, and bibiliography, Research Shortcuts proceeds to using the appropriate resource guides, as well as modern aids to research. It also discusses shortcuts that reach the experts: writing letters that get questions answered, and making face-to-face (or telephone) interviews pay off.
A final section is devoted to using the research data: first drafts, choosing specific quotes wisely, paraphrasing, and final drafts.
Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- pp. i-iv
- INTRODUCTION
- pp. vii-viii
- PART I. MAPPING YOUR ROUTE: SHORTCUTS TO TAKE BEFORE YOU GO ANYWHERE
- PART II. PACKING YOUR GEAR: SHORTCUTS THAT MAKE RESEARCH-GATHERING EASY
- SHORTCUT 10. Prepare a Work File
- pp. 30-31
- SHORTCUT 13. Take Adequate Notes
- pp. 38-40
- PART III. TRAVELING THE ROAD: SHORTCUTS FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT RESOURCE CENTER
- SHORTCUT 25. Skim for Your Answers
- pp. 73-74
- PART IV. GETTING INTO UNEXPLORED TERRITORY: SHORTCUTS THAT REACH THE EXPERTS
- SHORTCUT 30. Become Your Own Expert
- pp. 87-88
- PART V. ROADMAP FOR A GRADE-A PAPER: USING YOUR RESEARCH MATERIALS
- SHORTCUT 34. Quote Wisely
- pp. 97-99
- SHORTCUT 35. Paraphrase Carefully
- pp. 100-101
- SHORTCUT 37. Fiddle with Your First Draft
- pp. 105-106
- SHORTCUT 38. Print a First-Class Final Draft
- pp. 107-108
- Back Cover
- p. 118
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