research

Presents a guide to writing a research paper, covering such topics as finding sources, taking research notes, creating an outline, writing the first draft, and completing the final version.

Bennett O'Reilly, a chaos theory scientist, and Sandra Foster, a woman who studies fads, team up on a project at HiTek corporation working with a flock of sheep, marking the start of their own chaotic relationship.

Examines the corporate practice of gathering massive amounts of data on consumer behaviors, needs, and desires, and using it to influence decision making and determine how much individuals will pay based on how much they are able to.

Discusses how scientists collaborate to study and solve a problem, and highlights the importance of recording scientific findings.

Describes how to plan short-term and long-term research projects, discussing choosing a project, finding sources, planning enough time, and creating an outline. Includes tips, color photographs, and a glossary.

Describes how to find different types of sources for a research project. Includes tips, color photographs, and a glossary.

"Introduces readers to the science and engineering practices of finding information and making arguments"--.

"Introduces readers to the science and engineering practices of asking questions and finding solutions"--.

A practical guide that encourages students to critically research, analyze, and comprehend the material that they read and use that information in a variety of ways without copying.