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| Using Sources Effectively
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Introduction to the Third Edition |
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Chapter 1 The Importance of Using Sources Effectively |
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| 1.1 |
Why do research? |
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| 1.2 |
Why use sources in papers? |
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| 1.3 |
Why cite them all? |
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| 1.4 |
Are sources the whole idea? |
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| 1.5 | Are Sources the whole idea? | 7 |
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Chapter 2 Finding, Choosing, and Evaluating Sources |
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| 2.1 |
Start with the end in mind |
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| 2.2 |
Select the kinds of sources you need |
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| 2.3 |
Search strategies |
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| 2.4 |
Using and abusing Internet sources |
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| 2.5 |
Evaluating sources |
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Chapter 3 Preparing Your Sources |
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| 3.1 |
Collecting sources |
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| 3.2 |
Keep sources organized |
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| 3.3 |
Take careful notes |
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| 3.4 |
Protect yourself against a false charge of plagiarism |
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Chapter 4 Quoting Effectively |
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| 4.1 |
Quoting use and abuse |
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| 4.2 |
Introductory strategies |
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| 4.3 |
Quoting strategies |
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| 4.4 |
Punctuating quotations |
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Chapter 5 Paraphrasing and Summarizing |
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| 5.1 |
Paraphrasing |
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| 5.2 |
Summarizing |
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| 5.3 |
Deciding whether to quote, paraphrase, or summarize |
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| 5.4 | Beware of thesaurusitis | 75 |
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Chapter 6 Avoiding Plagiarism |
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What is plagiarism? |
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Why you should avoid intentional plagiarism |
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| 6.3 |
Guidelines for citation |
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| 6.4 |
Myths and facts about citing |
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Chapter 7 Putting It Together |
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| 7.1 |
The Simple Rule: Mark the boundaries |
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| 7.2 |
Marking the boundaries in problem cases |
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Chapter 8 Effective Use |
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| 8.1 |
Introduce the source thoroughly |
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| 8.2 |
Discuss or apply the source |
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| 8.3 |
Blend-in your sources |
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| 8.4 |
Avoid ineffective use |
117 |
| 8.5 |
Working with sources that disagree or conflict |
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Chapter 9 Editing for Accuracy |
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| 9.1 |
Why cleanup is crucial |
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| 9.2 |
Check your spelling |
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| 9.3 |
Watch your grammar |
129 |
| 9.4 |
Watch your pronouns |
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| 9.5 |
Check for common errors |
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| 9.6 |
Some hints about style |
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References |
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Index |
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