Includes index.

Chapter1. Research paper basics -- Chapter2. Choosing a topic -- Chapter3. Narrowing the topic -- Chapter4. Managing your time efficiently -- Chapter5. Encyclopedias and other reference materials -- Chapter6. Books as research tools -- Chapter7. Magazines and newspapers -- Chapter8. Using the internet -- Chapter9. Mass media presentations -- Chapter10. Museums and historical sites -- Chapter11. Interviews -- Chapter12. Taking notes -- Chapter13. Performing research -- Chapter14. Assessing and analyzing information -- Chapter15. Writing a bibliography -- Chapter16. Preparing an outline -- Chapter17. Organizing your notes -- Chapter18. Writing a first draft -- Chapter19. Checking facts -- Chapter20. Proofreading and editing -- Chapter21. Adding extra touches -- Chapter22. Writing the final draft -- Chapter23. Real-life research papers

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