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A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Now in its eighth edition, theses, a manual for Writers of Research Papers, and Dissertations has been fully revised to meet the needs of today’s writers and researchers. The manual retains its familiar three-part structure, reading critically, including formulating questions, beginning with an overview of the steps in the research and writing process, building arguments, and revising drafts.
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Reading and Understanding Research
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What Is This Thing Called Science?
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The Political Speechwriter's Companion: A Guide for Writers and Speakers
Above all, politicians need to persuade their audiences. Ldquo;as delivered“speechwriter’s Checklist” boxes point to Web links for watching notable speeches, while a handy ” concludes every chapter. University of Chicago Press. Lehrman also opens up his rolodex to readers, interviewing speechwriting luminaries who offer up their best advice in a “Behind the Scenes” feature.
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