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Lester, James D., Sr., 1935-2006.

Principles of writing research papers / James D. Lester, James D. Lester, Jr. - 3rd ed. - Boston : Longman, c2011. - xx, 235 p. ; 22 cm. - Penguin academics . - Penguin academics. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Writing from research -- Gathering sources in the library -- Gathering sources online -- Conducting field research -- Understanding and avoiding plagiarism -- Reading and evaluating sources -- Organizing ideas and setting goals -- Writing effective notes -- Drafting the paper in an academic style -- Blending reference material into your writing by using MLA style -- Works cited: MLA style -- Creating electronic research projects.

ISBN: 9780205791828 0205791824

LCCN: 2009047523

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Research--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing.
Research.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LC Class. No.: LB2369 / L393 2011