McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers
Carol Ellison
McGraw-Hill
<p><b>Write an effective research paper--no sweat!</b></p> <p>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! </p> <p><i>McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers</i> gives you the tools to:<br><ul><li> Organize a helpful outline before you write <li>Find solid evidence at the library and on the Internet to back up your thesis <li>Write effective sentences to support your topic  <li>Replace common phrases with attention-drawing wording to properly articulate your ideas <li>Use smooth transitions between paragraphs to keep your paper flowing <li>Craft eloquent summaries and conclusions <li>Avoid accidental incidences of plagiarism <li>Run a thorough check over your research paper before you hand it in