1 Understanding Research 2
Fundamentals of ResearchTypes of ResearchRequirements of Research 2
2 Choosing a Research Topic 9
Criteria in Topic SelectionSteps in Topic Selection 9
3 Conducting Preliminary Re-search(Ⅰ)-Library Research 16
Using the LibraryInternet Research 16
4 Conducting Preliminary Re-search(Ⅱ)-Field Research 29
Common Field Research MethodsGetting Information from Field Research 29
5 Writing a Research Proposal 39
Importance of Writing a ProposalMajor Components of a ProposalWriting of an Adequate Proposal 39
6 Writing a Working Outline 51
Purpose of Writing an OutlineFormats of OutlinesTypes of OutlinesConstruction of an Outline7 Composing the Draft 62
Purpose of DraftingOrganizing Your DraftIntegrating Information into Your Draft 62
8 Finalizing the Paper 73
How to Document SourcesHow to Revise and Edit a PaperHow to Write the Supplementary Parts 73
9 Evaluating Sample Papers 81