Chapter 1 Introduction: Research and Research Paper
1.1 Research
1.2 Research Paper
Exercises
Chapter 2 The Process of Research and Research Writing
2.1 Choosing a Topic
2.1.1 Importance and Interest
2.1.2 Manageability
2.1.2.1 Avoid a Too Broad Topic
2.1.2.2 Avoid a Too Narrow Topic
2.1.3 Availability of Resources
2.1.4 Where to Find a Topic for Research
2.2 Exploring Data
2.2.1 Reference Works
2.2.1.1 Encyclopedia and Dictionary
2.2.1.2 Biographical Dictionary and Index
2.2.1.3 Book Index
2.2.1.4 Periodical Index
2.2.1.5 Computer Database
2.2.1.6 Internet Sources
2.2.2 Evaluating Sources
2.3 Gathering Data
2.3.1 Preparing a Working Bibliography
2.3.2 Reading Sources with a Critical Eye
2.3.2.1 Objectivity
2.3.2.2 Qualifications of the Author
2.3.2.3 Publication Background
2.3.2.4 Level
2.3.2.5 Primary Source and Secondary Source
2.3.3 Assessing the Author's Argument and Evidence
2.3.4 Taking Notes
2.3.4.1 Note-taking Methods
2.3.4.2 Note Form
2.3.5 Avoiding Plagiarism
2.3.5.1 Materials Not Requiring Acknowledgment
2.3.5.2 Materials Requiring Acknowledgment
2.3.5.3 Recognizing and Avoiding Unintended Plagiarism
2.4 Formulating a Thesis
2.5 Outlining the Paper
2.5.1 Types of Outline
2.5.1.1 Topic Outline
2.5.1.2 Sentence Outline
2.5.1.3 Paragraph Outline
2.5.2 Outline Style
2.6 Writing the First Draft
2.7 Revising,Editing and Proofreading
2.7.1 Revising
2.7.2 Editing
2.7.3 Proofreading
2.8 Finalizing the Paper
Exercises
Chapter 3 The Structure of a Research Paper
3.1 The Front Matter
3.1.1 Title Page
3.1.2 Outline Page
3.1.3 Abstract in English
3.1.4 Abstract in Chinese
3.1.5 Acknowledgments
3.1.6 Table of Contents
3.1.7 List of Illustrations/Figures
3.1.8 List of Tables
3.1.9 List of Abbreviations
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Chapter 4 Language and Style
Chapter 5 Mechanics
Chapter 6 Punctuation
Chapter 7 Documentation (1) : Modern Language Association (MLA) Style
Chapter 8 Documentation (2) : The American Psychological Association (APA) Style
Chapter 9 Documentation (3) : The Chicago Manual Style
Appendix A General Exercises for MLA,APA and Chicago Manual (Author-Date System) Styles
Appendix B Samples
Appendix C Revision Symbols
Bibliography
Index

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