Using Sources Effectively

by Robert A. Harris

Now in its fifth, expanded edition, Using Sources Effectively, Fifth Edition targets the two most prominent problems in current research-paper the increase in unintentional plagiarism and the ineffective use of research source material. Designed as a supplementary textbook for both undergraduate and graduate courses, this book will help every student who uses research in writing. Included in this edition are coverage of research strategies and source selection (Chapter 2), a chapter on quoting sources effectively (Chapter 4), and a chapter on sentence patterns (Chapter 10). APA and MLA citation styles have been updated throughout the text. To the This book was written to give you the knowledge and tools you can use to make your research-based writing more powerful and effective. Here are some

Genres: Writing, Textbooks, Nonfiction

210 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Nymphadora Remus · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent primer.

[Joli Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great addition to my syllabus

This sits alongside They Say, I Say for all of my introduction to research classes. Don't just leave it on the shelf! Keep it handy throughout your paper-writing process.

[Caroline Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful book. Mostly rating and reviewing because I need all of this grad school reading to count for something!

[Yvonne Raphael · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent primer.

[Cybele]

Great book for those wanting to be better writers.