report writing

A reference book for students in grades three and up that explains the steps needed to write a good report and avoid plagiarizing someone else's work.

Discusses how to develop research skills, including how to use the public library, how to interview people, how to do computer searches, and how to organize, outline, and write up one's research results.

A guide to effective academic writing, featuring thirty-one readings from a wide range of sources that serve as sources and models for students' own writing, and including study questions.

Provides an introduction to research and report writing, focusing on organizing and using information and discussing taking notes, applying and communicating information, recognizing and avoiding plagiarism, and composing a rough draft.

Examines the different types of arguments, provides instruction on how to analyze and write argumentative text and visual arguments, and includes essays that debate issues such as stereotypes, the politics of sports, bilingualism in the United States, religion and public life, diversity, and America's international relations.

Presents a concise style manual that provides the basic elementary principles of English usage and composition, with tips on commonly misused words and expressions, style, and spelling.

A practical resource guide for writing essays on Charles Dickens, with advice for students designed to help them develop their analytical skills and understand Dickens' literary works.

Offers a series of strategies and suggestions for writing essays about author Herman Melville, with instruction on developing writing and comprehension skills.

Presents brief descriptions of one hundred of the most significant events and developments in twentieth-century U.S. history, each followed by five suggestions for related term papers, and an annotated bibliography of up to thirty-five sources of information about the event, including a recommended web site.

A guide to developing an information literacy program designed to teach high school students basic library skills and competencies, and how to organize research projects, find resources on their selected topics, and create bibliographies.