Includes bibliographical references (p. 96) and index.

"This book is assigned to assist you, the writer of a research paper, with practical and effective strategies for incorporating sources into your work. In the chapters that follow, you will learn how the skillful use of sources adds strength to your argument and interest to your writing. You will also learn what you need to know to avoid plagiarism as you bring source material into your research paper. The book includes many examples and ideas to help you apply the strategies and to make your writing especially good." (Introduction, p. v)

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Importance of Using Sources Effectively
1.1 Why do research?
1.2 Why use sources in papers?
1.3 Why cite them all?
1.4 Are sources the whole idea?
Dr. Grammar reminds you: Thesaurusitis

Chapter 2 Avoiding Plagiarism
2.1 What is plagiarism?
2.2 Why you should avoid intentional plagiarism
2.3 Guidelines for citation
2.4 Myths and facts about citing
2.5 Protecting against a false charge of plagiarism
Professor Exactly reminds you: Punctuating quotations

Chapter 3 Selecting Sources
3.1 Collecting sources
3.2 Select the kinds of sources you need
3.3 Evaluating sources
3.4 Sources that disagree or conflict
Dr. Grammar reminds you: Accuracy is crucial

Chapter 4 Working with Sources
4.1 Take careful notes
4.2 Quoting
4.3 Paraphrasing
4.4 Summarizing
Professor Exactly reminds you: Ellipsis and brackets

Chapter 5 Putting It Together
5.1 The Simple Rule: Mark the boundaries
5.2 Introductory strategies
5.3 Quoting strategies
Dr. Grammar reminds you: Formal style

Chapter 6 Effective Use
6.1 Introduce the source thoroughly
6.2 Discuss or apply the source
6.3 Blend-in your sources
6.4 Avoid ineffective use
Professor Exactly reminds you: Pronoun use

References