1 Understanding Research 1
Fundamentals of ResearchTypes of ResearchRequirements of Research 1
2 Choosing a Research Topic 12
Criteria in Topic SelectionSteps in Topic Selection 12
3 Conducting Preliminary Research(Ⅰ)-Library Research 23
Using the LibraryInternet Research 23
4 Conducting Preliminary Research(Ⅱ)-Field Research 48
Common Field Research MethodsGetting Information from Field Research 48
5 Writing a Research Proposal 72
Importance of Writing a ProposalMajor Components of a ProposalWriting of an Adequate Prooosal 72
6 Writing a Working Outline 91
Purpose of Writing an OutlineFormats of OutlinesTypes of OutlinesConstruction of an Outline 91
7 Composing the Draft 107
Purpose of DraftingOrganizing Your DraftIntegrating Information into Your Draft8 Finalizing the Paper 131
How to Document SourcesHow to Revise and Edit a PaperHow to Write the Supolementary Parts 131
9 Evaluating Sample Papers 151
(2 papers with signpostquestions,one rely-ing on library research,the other relying on field research)References 214