A guide to writing college research papers, looking at how researchers work, offering advice on how to find a research question, propose working answers, find and engage sources, write a draft, prevent plagiarism, cite sources, and other topics, and including a review of spelling and grammar.

Provides guidance on selecting a topic and conducting research for a research paper; defines plagiarism; covers writing mechanics; and outlines MLA format and documentation style.

This fundamental work explains how to find and evaluate sources, anticipate and respond to reader reservations, and integrate these pieces into an argument that stands up to reader critique. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the way research and writing are taught and practiced today, incorporating recent developments in library and Internet research, emphasizing new techniques made possible by online databases and search engines.

A guide In graphic novel format that looks at information literacy, focusing on searching the Web, evaluating one's sources, and how to use information ethically.