I. RESEARCH METHODS.
1. College Research. Introduction.
Research in the Disciplines.
The Importance of Research.
The General Process of Research A Physician Uses the Research Process.
The Inquiry Process in Science and Technology.
The Importance of Observation in the Sciences The Importance of Formulating and Testing Hypotheses Critical Scientific Research The Importance of Replicability and Scientific Debate.
The Inquiry Process in Social Science.
The Importance of Observing Human Behavior The Importance of Understanding Human Consciousness Objectivity versus Subjectivity.
The Inquiry Process in the Humanities.
The Importance of Texts in the Humanities Research in the Humanities Acceptable Evidence in the Humanities.
2. Library Resources. Introduction.
Libraries and General Library Resources.
The Library Reference Area General Reference Works Locating Books and Resources: Computer Cataloging Systems Locating Articles in Serials: Popular Periodicals Locating Articles in Serials: Professional Journals Locating Government Documents Other Technologies The Card Catalog.
3. Library Research Methods. Introduction.
Preparation and Incubation.
Finding a Topic Gathering Research Materials The Working Bibliography Developing a Search Strategy Outlining a Time Frame Locating Sources Working with Sources.
Illumination and Verification.
Evaluation Writing from Sources: Summary, Synthesis, Critique.
4. Primary Research Methods. Introduction.
Primary Research in the Sciences.
Lab Experiments and Reports Field Observation and Reports.
Primary Research in the Social Sciences.
Step 1-Problem and Hypothesis Step 2-Research Design Step 3-Gathering the Data Step 4-Analyzing the Data Step 5-Interpreting the Results Social Science Research Methods.
Primary Research in the Humanities.
Using Primary Texts Life-History Interviewing.
Primary Research in Business.
Presenting Business Information Conducting a Survey in Business.
5. Planning and Writing Your Research Paper. Introduction.
Planning Your Research Paper.
Rhetorical Situation Organization.
Outlining and Drafting Your Research Paper.
Constructing an Outline or Plan Drafting Your Paper.
Revising Your Research Paper.
Revising for Structure and Style Improving Paragraphs Improving Sentences Improving Words Editing for Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling Rewriting Your Paper Using Word Processing Incorporating Reference Materials Incorporating Direct Quotes Formatting and Printing Using Computers Proofreading.
Considering Formal Details.
Spacing Margins Title Numbering Indentation The Abstract The Endnote Page The References Page The Annotated Bibliography The Appendix.
Sample Student Paper.
II. MODEL RESEARCH PROJECTS.
6. Writing a Review Paper in Science and Technology. Introduction.
A Guide to the Scientific Review Paper.
Preparation Developing a Search Strategy: Todd's Strategy Focusing Your Search Evaluation Taking Notes.
Organizing and Writing the Scientific Review Paper.
Arranging the Materials Writing the First Draft: Verification.
Documentation in Science and Technology.
Internal Citation The Reference List.
Model references: Natural and Physical Science.
Exercises and Research Project.
Sample Review Paper: Science Format (CBE).
Discipline-Specific Resources for Science and Technology.
7. Writing a Research Paper in Social Science. Introduction.
A Guide to the Social Science Research Process.
Preparation Developing a Search Strategy: Kristen's Strategy Focusing Your Search Evaluation Taking Notes Illumination Verification.
Organizing and Writing the Social Science Research Paper.
Organizing Your Materials Planning and Outlining Writing the First Draft.
Manuscript Preparation (APA style).
Title Page Abstract Introduction Body Reference Page Appendix.
Documentation in Social Science: The Author/Year Style.
Internal Citation The Reference List in APA Style.
Model References: Social Science (APA).
Exercises and Research Project.
Sample Research Paper: Social Science Format (APA).
Discipline -Specific Resources for Social Science.
8. Writing a Research Paper in the Humanities. Introduction.
Reports and Research Papers.
A Guide to the Humanities Research Process.
Preparation Developing a Search Strategy: Sally's Strategy Focusing Your Search Evaluation Taking Notes Illumination Verification.
Organizing and Writing the Humanities Research Paper.
Outlining Writing the First Draft.
Documentation in the Humanities: MLA Style.
Internal Citation The Reference List.
Model References: Language and Literature (MLA).
Footnote and Bibliography Style.
Model Notes: Humanities.
Exercises and Research Project.
Sample Research Paper: Humanities Format (MLA).
Discipline-Specific Resources for Humanities.
9. Writing a Research Report in Business. Introduction.
A Guide to the Business Research Process Preparation Developing a Search Strategy: Greg's Strategy Focusing Your Search Evaluation Taking Notes.
Organizing and Writing the Business Report.
Planning and Outlining Writing the First Draft: Verification.
Documentation in Business and Economics.
Internal Citations The Reference List.
Model References: Business and Economics (Chicago).
Exercises and Research Project.
Sample Research Report: Business and Economics Format (Chicago).
Discipline-Specific Resources for Business and Economics.
