Writing Research Papers in the Social Sciences

Using the same step-by-step guidance that made Writing Research Papers 11e the definitive research paper guide, this text will enable students in the social science disciplines and in some freshman composition classes to create research papers that advance or defend a theory, offer a review of research methodology, or create a paper from their own empirical research using the APA style. Writing Research Papers in the Social Sciences provides sample papers demonstrating the rules of documentation as well as the writing style for the social sciences while detailing the uses of new computer technologies students are using today.Step-by-step instruction in a clear, non-intimidating writing style, takes the reader from the selection and narrowing of a topic, through research, note taking, planning, drafting, and revising.Unparalleled coverage of using and evaluating print and electronic sources, including extensive examples of how to summarize, paraphrase, and quote appropriatelyA careful explanation on blending reference material into the report in APA style.A full chapter on understanding and avoiding plagiarism.Separate chapters on writing the theoretical essay, the report of empirical study, and the literature review, with sample essays for each one. A section detailing methods for preparing the paper as an electronic project.