The Craft of Research, Third Edition
The Craft of Research, Third Edition Books
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With more than 400,000 copies now in print, The Craft of Research is the superlative resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices.
Seasoned researchers and educators Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams bestow an updated third edition of their classic handbook, whose first and second editions were written in collaboration with the late Wayne C. Booth. The Craft of Research clarifies how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim; how to anticipate the reservations of readers and to answer to them appropriately; and how to make introductions and conclusions that resolution that most demanding question, “So what?”
The third edition includes an expanded discussion of the essential early stages of a research task: plotting and drafting a paper. The authors have revised and fully updated their section on electronic research, emphasizing the need to distinguish between trustworthy sources (such as those found in libraries) and less reliable sources found with a quick Web search. A chapter on warrants has also been painstakingly reviewed to make this trying theme simpler for researchers
Throughout, the authors have preserved the amiable tone, the reliable voice, and the sense of directness that have made this book obligatory for anyone undertaking a research project.
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The internet has absolutely revolutionized the art of scholarship. Seeking a cicerone through the electronic morass, I lighted on this book, as a colleague balanced me it was “a classic in its field.”
What I plotting this book was, then, was a guide on various websites, the ins and outs of the many publication styles, databases, catalogs, and other in rank that was previously in-print only but now can be accessed at home. So I assumed this book would have subsections on the different databases and resources available for geology, psychology, French literature, etc. It would discuss and review — essentially guide you through — in an over-arching way, the avalanche of resources that have now come online.
This book is nothing like that.
Instead, this book is proposed, it seems, to get you in the proper frame of mind for doing research, to get you in the research “spirit.” I found the whole thing so evident and general as to be useless — even for a first-year college student.
In this volume you can find such helpful suggestions as:
“Look for problems as you read.” (p. 69)
“In a research report, your goal is not to stuff your claim down your readers’ throats, but to start where they do, with what they know and don’t know.” (p. 113)
“Once you state your claim, say why it’s significant.” (p. 236)
“Your report will only be right only if you double-check your notes hostile to your sources.” (p. 103)
“Avoid using an Internet source unless you know that it is reliable and can persuade your readers to reckon so too.” (p. 84)
“You need a problem to focus your attention on those particular data that will help you solve your problem.” (p. 60)
The thing I want to know is, what moron is out there writing research papers who isn’t aware of this stuff? The writing is only a notch above such statements as,
“Libraries ordinarily have many books and journals that can help you.”
“The more carefully you read a source, the sharper your understanding will be.”
“Capitalize the first letter of every sentence.”
“Make sure your name is on the first page.”
I mean, how dumb are we gonna get?
(citations are from the Second Edition)
Rating: 1 / 5
I received the product quickly and on time. It was in the right shape up as described, just like new! I am pleased with this product and with the service from the seller! Overall, fantastic!
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is an acceptable book for those who have no experience in conducting a formal academic research whether for the Master or PhD’s degree. Personally, I do urge this book for those who have not ongoing their master’s or PhD’s degree.
Rating: 3 / 5
I remember picking the second edition up off the University library shelf when i was in my second year after wandering aimlessly nearly the shelves looking for something to read (yea people still do that). This book is definatley the best of it’s kind. It elminates all the anecodotal nonsesne of research theory and gets down to brass tacks, ASKING QUESTIONS. There are all to often books on how to do research but they learn more towards the gathering of in rank rather than how to formulate your topic and how to place the in rank together once you’ve got it. It may seem evident to the experienced researcher but to most this book is a clean cut guide on how to do research properly. i recoomend this to anyone (i used my second edition so much the book fell apart hence i updated to the third edition) KUDOS AUTHORS
Rating: 5 / 5
If you are into research keep a copy for yourself and nearby your belongings or just about at any place where you sit upon and write your research. This book is by far the most compelling, simple and well written about research methods. It’s simplicity may at first be seen as something for beginners. But I challenge you to read it and then do let me know if you have not unveiled the masterpiece that this book is. You make use of every sentence, every quote in any stage of your research. So read it and re-read it.
Rating: 5 / 5