Research Shortcuts

by Judi Kesselman-Turkel, Franklynn Peterson

     There are proper ways to research a paper...and there are the ways most students do laboriously, tediously, and inefficiently. Here are the techniques and shortcuts that the pros use. They will enable students to find their way to the best resources for their own projects.
     From preparing the preliminary outline, work file, and bibiliography, Research Shortcuts proceeds to using the appropriate resource guides, as well as modern aids to research. It also discusses shortcuts that reach the writing letters that get questions answered, and making face-to-face (or telephone) interviews pay off.
     A final section is devoted to using the research first drafts, choosing specific quotes wisely, paraphrasing, and final drafts.

Genres: Reference

136 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 1982

Reviews

[Reuel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fairly elementary, but useful for upper level ESL students. Reread in 1992, 1996. It's a really simple approach for limited English speakers or those with minimal education.

[Christopher Hurtado]

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