1 Understanding Research 1
Fundamentals of ResearchTypes of ResearchRequirements of Research 1
2 Choosing a Research Topic 9
Criteria in Topic SelectionSteps in Topic Selection 9
3 Conducting Preliminary Research（Ⅰ）—Library Research 15
Using the LibraryInternet Research 15
4 Conducting Preliminary Research（Ⅱ）—Field Research 27
Common Field Research MethodsGetting Information from Field Research 27
5 Writing a Research Proposal 37
Importance of Writing a ProposalMajor Components of a ProposalWriting of an Adequate Proposal 37
6 Writing a Working Outline 49
Purpose of Writing an OutlineFormats of OutlinesTypes of OutlinesConstruction of an Outline 49
7 Composing the Draft 59
Purpose of DraftingOrganizing Your DraftIntegrating Information into Your Draft 59
8 Finalizing the Paper 69
How to Document SourcesHow to Revise and Edit a PaperHow to Write the Supplementary Parts 69
9 Evaluating Sample Papers 77