Using Sources Effectively
(Third Edition)

 

• 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; and
  • 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
• New to this edition: APA and MLA citation styles have been updated throughout the text. Also new: More material on research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), a chapter on quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and a chapter on grammar and mechanics (Chapter 9) have been added.
 

A sample of professors' reactions:

"This text is exactly what I've needed as a supplement to our essay and research paper course. I especially value its concise and clear presentation of real research paper problems and its effective examples and exercises."
    — Stephen Fox, Gallaudet University

"Excellent, clear discussion of boundary issues in presenting ideas/quotations from secondary sources and good focus on explaining quotations."
    — Mary Coogan, ABC University

"The clear development of the step-by-step explanations is an asset for anyone introduced to research procedures."
    — Sister Dolores McKenna, Assumption
        College for Sisters

"Very clear, written in a pleasant style, addresses student problems in using sources by pre-empting the problems."
    — Elza C. Tiner, Lynchburg College

"I have used the first edition for three years and consider it the best source available for teaching source integration into research papers."
    — Mary M. Seitz, Portland State University

"This is all wonderful and relevant information for new writers. It should be used by all students and faculty in writing courses. It's great to see such complex information explained so well. Bravo!"
    — Starvoula Erfourth, Baker College of Owosso

“It puts the proper amount of emphasis on the importance of using information from sources correctly and how to do so without plagiarizing.”
    — Lisa Brodersen, Allen College

“The best textbook I’ve found for teaching students how to evaluate and integrate sources in academic writing. The organization of the material makes it easy for students to learn and apply the concepts.”
    — Jessica Matthews, George Mason University

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