The Bedford Researcher,9781319414030

The Bedford Researcher

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Edition: 8th
ISBN13: 9781319414030
ISBN10: 1319414036
Format: Spiral Bound
Pub. Date: 2023-11-06
Publisher(s): Bedford/St. Martin's
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Summary

The Bedford Researcher provides comprehensive research and writing guidance with practical strategies that help you develop and structure arguments, create documents, and cite sources. 

Table of Contents

I: Joining the Conversation  
1. Getting Started        
2. Exploring and Focusing  
3. Developing Your Research Question     



II: Working with Sources       
4. Reading Critically and Actively  
5. Assessing and Evaluating Sources                    
6. Taking Notes  
7. Engaging with Information, Ideas, and Arguments       
8. Managing Information      
9. Avoiding Plagiarism    


III: Collecting Information      
10. Searching for Information             
11. Collecting Information with Field Research


   
IV: Creating Your Document  
12. Developing Your Thesis Statement
13. Developing and Organizing Your Argument      
14. Drafting       
15. Using Sources Effectively          
16. Understanding Document Design            
17. Working with Genres and Design            
18. Revising and Editing    


          
V: Documenting Sources        
19. Using MLA Style        
20. Using APA Style     
21. Using Chicago Style   
22. Using CSE Style

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