The craft of research

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The craft of research

Statement of responsibility

Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams

Creator

• Booth, Wayne C
• Booth, Wayne C

Contributor

• Colomb, Gregory G
• Colomb, Gregory G
• Williams, Joseph M
• Williams, Joseph M

Subject

• Technical writing
• Technical writing
• Research -- Methodology
• Research -- Methodology

Language

eng

Summary

This book is a resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices. Seasoned researchers and educators, the authors present an updated third edition of their classic handbook which explains how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim; how to anticipate the reservations of readers and to respond to them appropriately; and how to create introductions and conclusions that answer that most demanding question, "So what?". It includes an expanded discussion of the essential early stages of a research task: planning and drafting a paper. The authors have revised and fully updated their section on electronic research, emphasizing the need to distinguish between trustworthy sources (such as those found in libraries) and less reliable sources found with a quick Web search. A chapter on warrants has also been thoroughly reviewed to make this difficult subject easier for researchers. Throughout, the authors have preserved the amiable tone, the reliable voice, and the sense of directness that have made this book indispensable for anyone undertaking a research project

Member of

• Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing

Cataloging source

DLC

Illustrations

• illustrations
• charts

Index

index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing