Kate Turabian hat sich als maßgebliche Stimme im akademischen Schreiben etabliert und ein grundlegendes Handbuch für wissenschaftliche Arbeiten geschaffen. Ihr Ansatz betonte die sorgfältige Einhaltung der korrekten Form wissenschaftlicher Texte, um Klarheit und Präzision zu gewährleisten. Turabian setzte sich für höchste Standards bei der Formatierung von Dissertationen ein und erwarb sich dadurch weitreichenden Respekt über die Universitätsmauern hinaus. Ihr bleibendes Erbe leitet auch weiterhin Studenten und Wissenschaftler bei ihrem Streben nach fundierter und gut präsentierter Forschung an.
Introduces students to the art of defining a topic, doing high-quality research, and writing an engaging college paper. This book guides students through the research process with discussions of choosing and developing a topic, validating sources, planning arguments, writing drafts, avoiding plagiarism, and presenting numerical evidence.
Dewey, Bellow, Strauss, and Friedman are just a few of the influential thinkers associated with the University of Chicago, but none has garnered more respect than Kate Turabian. As the dissertation secretary for decades, she authored the definitive guide on completing and submitting student papers. Her Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations has sold over seven million copies since its 1937 debut. The seventh edition represents a significant revision, ensuring it remains an essential resource for writers at all levels—from first-year undergraduates to seasoned scholars. Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, and the late Wayne C. Booth, along with the University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff, have enhanced this classic, preserving Turabian’s practical advice while incorporating new research and citation methods for the digital age. This edition expands the guide significantly, offering a comprehensive overview of the research and writing process, from formulating questions to revising drafts. It also includes an authoritative section on citation practices, fully updated to align with the fifteenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, covering various source types and electronic citations. The final section addresses stylistic issues crucial for crafting strong papers, while the appendix consolidates essential formatting guidelines. This revised edition is a timeless reference, tailored for a new