Write an effective research paper-no sweat! The words "research paper" may send a chill down your spine. You're thinking about the hours of research and the days of writing ahead-and that's after wringing your hands about the topic! Never fear, this concise resource will guide you through the process step-by-step and make the experience painless. With veteran composition instructor Carol Ellison's advice, you'll be able to create a thought-provoking research paper that will get you the best possible grade! McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers gives you the tools to: Organize a helpful outline before you writeFind solid evidence at the library and on the Internet to back up your thesisWrite effective sentences to support your topic Replace common phrases with attention-drawing wording to properly articulate your ideasUse smooth transitions between paragraphs to keep your paper flowingCraft eloquent summaries and conclusionsAvoid accidental incidences of plagiarismRun a thorough check over your research paper before you hand it in | McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers by Carol Ellison, Paperback | Indigo Chapters