1 Preparing for a Research Project
Narrowing a Topic
Determining What You Know
Preliminary Research Plan
2 Conducting Research
Kinds of Sources
Using the Library to Get Started
Finding Library Resources
Internet Research
3 Evaluating Sources and Taking Notes
Your Working Bibliography
Evaluating Usefulness and Credibility
Critical Reading and Interpretation
Synthesizing Sources
Notes and Annotations
4 Acknowledging Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
Which Sources to Acknowledge
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
5 Research in the Humanities
Resources in the Humanities
MLA Style
A Student Research Essay, MLA Style
Chicago Style
A Student Research Essay, Chicago Style
6 Research in the Social Sciences
Resources in the Social Sciences
APA Style
A Student Research-Based Essay, APA Style
7 Research in the Natural and Physical Sciences and in Mathematics
Resources in the Natural and Physical Sciences and in Mathematics
CSE Style
A Student Paper, CSE Style
8 Research in the Applied Sciences
Resources in the Applied Sciences
AIP Style