From the Book - Fourth edition.
I. Research, researchers, and readers
Prologue : becoming a researcher
Thinking in print : the uses of research, public and private
Connecting with your reader : creating a role for yourself and your readers
II. Asking questions, finding answers
Prologue : planning your project
From questions to a problem
Prologue : assembling a research argument
Making good arguments : an overview
Assembling reasons and evidence
Acknowledgments and responses
IV. Writing your argument
Prologue : planning again
Communicating evidence visually
Introductions and conclusions
Revising style : telling your story clearly
V. Some last considerations
A postscript for teachers.
From the Book - Third edition.
Research, researchers, and readers
Prologue: Becoming a researcher
Thinking in print: Uses of research, public and private
Connecting with your reader: (Re-)creating yourself and your audience
Asking questions, finding answers
Prologue: Planning your project - an overview
From questions to a problem
Making a claim and supporting it
Prologue: Assembling a research argument
Making good arguments: Overview
Assembling reasons and evidence
Acknowledgments and responses
Planning, drafting, and revising
Revising your organization and argument
Communicating evidence visually
Introductions and conclusions
Revising style: Telling your story clearly
Some last considerations.
