Using Sources Effectively Strengthening Your Writing And Avoiding Plagiarism 2nd Edition Harris by Harris, Robert A. (robert Alan), 1950- instant download after payment.

vi, 122 pages : 28 cm, This text targets the two most prominent problems in current research paper writing: the increase in unintentional plagiarism and ineffective use of research source material. Designed as a supplementary textbook, it will help every student who uses research in writing. New to this edition: More exercises and a true-false quiz at the end of each chapter have been added. Also new: Sections on how to mark the boundaries for nontext information (such as tables and drawings) and using Internet sources have also been added, Includes bibliographical references (page 115) and index, The importance of using sources effectively : Why do research? ; Why use sources in papers? ; Why cite them all? ; Are sources the whole idea? -- Avoiding plagiarism : What is plagiarism? ; Why you should avoid intentional plagiarism ; Guidelines for citation ; Myths and facts about citing ; Protecting against a false charge of plagiarism -- Selecting sources : Collecting sources ; Selecting the kinds of sources you need ; Using and abusing Internet sources ; Evaluating sources ; Working with sources that disagree or conflict -- Working with sources : Taking careful notes ; Quoting ; Paraphrasing ; Summarizing -- Putting it together : The simple rule: mark the boundaries ; Introductory strategies ; Quoting strategies -- Effective use : Introduce the source thoroughly ; Discuss or apply the source ; Blend-in your sources ; Avoid ineffective use -- Appendix A. Polishing your prose -- Appendix B. Citation examples