Über dieses Produkt

Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press

ISBN-100226065669

ISBN-139780226065663

eBay Product ID (ePID)63176492

Product Key Features

Number of Pages336 Pages

Publication NameCraft of Research, Third Edition

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

SubjectRhetoric, Research, Technical Writing

TypeNot Available

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

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines

SeriesChicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight14 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

LCCN2007-042761

Reviews"A well-constructed, articulate reminder of how important fundamental questions of style and approach, such as clarity and precision, are to all research."-- Times Literary Supplement, "Accessible, readable and jargon-free. . . . The Craft of Research pays close attention to readers' needs and anxieties."-- Teaching in Higher Education, "An easy-to-read guide with helpful hints for almost anyone who puts words to paper."- San Francisco Bay Guardian, "Accessible, readable and jargon-free. . . . The Craft of Research pays close attention to readers' needs and anxieties."- Teaching in Higher Education, "A well-constructed, articulate reminder of how important fundamental questions of style and approach, such as clarity and precision, are to all research."- Times Literary Supplement, "An easy-to-read guide with helpful hints for almost anyone who puts words to paper."-- San Francisco Bay Guardian

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal001.4/2

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisWith more than 400,000 copies now in print, The Craft of Research is the unrivaled resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices. Seasoned researchers and educators Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams present an updated third edition of their classic handbook, whose first and second editions were written in collaboration with the late Wayne C. Booth. The Craft of Research 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?" The third edition 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., Now fully updated, this popular guide offers clear and helpful advice on how to conduct research and report it effectively. The book shows how to select a topic, create a research agenda, and how to outline a report.

LC Classification NumberQ180.55.M4B66 2008