Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers

The words “research paper” may send a chill down your spine. You're thinking about the hours of research and the days of writing ahead-and that's after wringing your hands about the topic! Never fear, this concise resource will guide you through the process step-by-step and make the experience painless. With veteran composition instructor Carol Ellison's advice, you'll be able to create a thought-provoking research paper that will get you the best possible grade!

McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers gives you the tools to:

• Organize a helpful outline before you write
• Find solid evidence at the library and on the Internet to back up your thesis
• Write effective sentences to support your topic
• Replace common phrases with attention-drawing wording to properly articulate your ideas
• Use smooth transitions between paragraphs to keep your paper flowing
• Craft eloquent summaries and conclusions
• Avoid accidental incidences of plagiarism
• Run a thorough check over your research paper before you hand it in