5th Edition

Using Sources Effectively Strengthening Your Writing and Avoiding Plagiarism

By Robert A. Harris Copyright 2017
210 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

210 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

210 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Now in its fifth, expanded edition, Using Sources Effectively, Fifth Edition targets the two most prominent problems in current research-paper writing: 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.... Read more

Contents

Introduction to the Fifth Edition

Chapter 1 The Importance of Using Sources Effectively

Chapter 2 Finding, Choosing, and Evaluating Sources

Chapter 3 Preparing Your Sources

Chapter 4 Quoting Effectively

Chapter 5 Paraphrasing and Summarizing

Chapter 6 Avoiding Plagiarism

Chapter 7 Putting It Together

Chapter 8 Effective Use

Chapter 9 Editing for Accuracy

Chapter 10 Jump Start Your Writing

References

Index

Biography

Robert A. Harris (PhD, University of California, Riverside) taught English at college and university level for more than 25 years. He has also worked in the area of instructional design. Dr. Harris' other books include The Plagiarism Handbook and Writing with Clarity and Style: A Guide to Rhetorical Devices for Contemporary Writers.