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MLA handbook for writers of research papers / [electronic resource] Joseph Gibaldi.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Modern Language Association of America, 1995.Edition: 4th edDescription: xvii, 293 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0873525655 (acid-free paper)
  • 9780873525657 (acid-free paper)
Other title:
  • MLA handbook [Spine title]
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: MLA handbook for writers of research papers.DDC classification:
  • 808/.02 20
LOC classification:
  • LB2369 .G53 1995
  • PE1478 .M57 1995
Other classification:
  • 02.13
Online resources:
Contents:
Foreword / Phyllis Franklin -- Chapter 1. Research and Writing -- 1.1.. Research Paper as a Form of Exploration -- 1.2.. Research Paper as a Form of Writing -- 1.3.. Selecting a Topic -- 1.4.. Conducting Research -- 1.4.1.. Modern Academic Library -- 1.4.2.. Central Information System -- 1.4.3.. Reference Works -- 1.4.4.. Online Catalog of Library Holdings -- 1.4.5.. Other Library Resources and Services -- 1.4.6.. Internet Sources -- 1.5.. Compiling a Working Bibliography -- 1.6.. Evaluating Sources -- 1.6.1.. Authorship and Authority -- 1.6.2.. Accuracy and Verifiability -- 1.6.3.. Currency -- 1.7.. Taking Notes -- 1.8.. Plagiarism -- 1.9.. Outlining -- 1.9.1.. Working Outline -- 1.9.2.. Thesis Statement -- 1.9.3.. Final Outline -- 1.10.. Writing Drafts -- 1.11.. Language and Style -- 1.12.. Guides to Writing -- Chapter 2. Mechanics of Writing --
Summary: A style manual for preparing research papers. Includes information on citing electronic publications.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword / Phyllis Franklin -- Chapter 1. Research and Writing -- 1.1.. Research Paper as a Form of Exploration -- 1.2.. Research Paper as a Form of Writing -- 1.3.. Selecting a Topic -- 1.4.. Conducting Research -- 1.4.1.. Modern Academic Library -- 1.4.2.. Central Information System -- 1.4.3.. Reference Works -- 1.4.4.. Online Catalog of Library Holdings -- 1.4.5.. Other Library Resources and Services -- 1.4.6.. Internet Sources -- 1.5.. Compiling a Working Bibliography -- 1.6.. Evaluating Sources -- 1.6.1.. Authorship and Authority -- 1.6.2.. Accuracy and Verifiability -- 1.6.3.. Currency -- 1.7.. Taking Notes -- 1.8.. Plagiarism -- 1.9.. Outlining -- 1.9.1.. Working Outline -- 1.9.2.. Thesis Statement -- 1.9.3.. Final Outline -- 1.10.. Writing Drafts -- 1.11.. Language and Style -- 1.12.. Guides to Writing -- Chapter 2. Mechanics of Writing --

A style manual for preparing research papers. Includes information on citing electronic publications.

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