Includes bibliographical references (p. 335) and index.

Arguments in academic writing : some essential concepts -- Reading, evaluating, and responding to arguments -- Using academic sources responsibly : understanding plagiarism -- Moving from inquiry to argument -- Using the library and its databases effectively -- Using sources effectively -- Revising and editing to meet audience expectations -- Adapting writing for professional audiences -- Writing a personal research narrative -- Writing an argumentative research paper -- A quick guide to documentation -- Readings -- Appendix A: Fundamentals of oral presentations -- Appendix B: Fundamentals of visual design -- Appendix C: Databases.