Summary

Written for students who have already taken composition, this comprehensive guide to the process of researching and writing research reports across the curriculum leads them through the entire process. Offers numerous examples and strategies coovering a variety of research papers students will be assigned as they advance in their academic careers. Contains a separate chapter for each major type of research paper - literary review papers, original research reports, thesis-statement or position research reports, and problem - solving or design reports. Illustrates the two major documentation styles - MLA and APA.