Making Sense in the Social Sciences

Preface
1. Writing and Thinking
2. Designing a Project
3. Theorizing about a Project
4. Using Quantitative Data
5. Using Qualitative Data
6. Exercising Judgment and Good Ethics
7. Arguing and Writing with Style
8. Planning and Organizing an Essay or Report
9. Writing an Essay or Exam
10. Documentation
11. Presenting Your Work (NEW!)
12. Common Errors in Grammar and Usage
13. Punctuation
14. Misused Words and Phrases
Glossary I: Social Science
Glossary II: Grammar
References

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Margot Northey is a specialist in communications and the former dean of the School of Business at Queen's University.

Lorne Tepperman is a professor of sociology at the University of Toronto.

Patrizia Albanese is an associate professor of sociology at Ryerson University.

Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary - Edited by Katherine Barber
Practical Grammar - Dr. Maxine Ruvinsky
Politics - George A. MacLean and Duncan R. Wood
Introduction to Politics - Robert Garner, Peter Ferdinand and Stephanie Lawson
Principles of Sociology - Lorne Tepperman and The late James Curtis
Sociology - Lorne Tepperman, Patrizia Albanese and the late James Curtis
Starting Points - Lorne Tepperman
Writing in the Social Sciences - Jake Muller
A Dictionary of Sociology - John Scott and Gordon Marshall
Making Sense - Margot Northey and Joan McKibbin
The Canadian Writer's Handbook - The late William E. Messenger, Jan de Bruyn, Judy Brown and Ramona Montagnes
The Canadian Writer's Handbook / Document Guide for the Humanites Pack - William E. Messenger, Jan de Bruyn, Judy Brown and Ramona Montagnes
Concise Canadian Writer's Handbook - The late William E. Messenger, Jan de Bruyn, Judy Brown and Ramona Montagnes

Special Features

• 100% Canadian. Written by Canadians, for Canadians, providing relevant coverage and examples for students in this country.
• Authoritative. With over twenty-five years of proven success, the Making Sense series is known for its clear and concise approach to research and writing in all areas of undergraduate study.
• Current. Up-to-date, detailed information - including the latest guidelines for both MLA and APA style documentation and referencing - ensures students are well-equipped with the knowledge they will need to communicate successfully.
• Comprehensive. Offers step-by-step instructions on each stage in the research and writing process - from planning and organizing to developing a thesis statement and writing an essay - helping students to prepare well-written academic papers.
• Focus on research. In-depth information on how to use quantitative and qualitative data, evaluate Internet sources, and conduct ethical research, gives students the tools to seamlessly and effectively integrate their findings into their work.
• Practical advice. Helps students overcome common pitfalls in grammar, style, punctuation, and usage through a rich variety of examples, while also offering useful tips on time management, avoiding plagiarism, preparing for tests and exams, and presentations and group work.
• Accessible and concise. With a student-friendly writing style, this guide assumes no prior knowledge of the discipline. Readers can use this book either as a quick and casual reference or as a text that can easily be read from cover to cover.
• Symbols for common errors. Found on the inside back cover, this useful list will help students understand common marking symbols and abbreviations that might appear on their work.
• Helpful learning tools. Pedagogical features - including chapter introductions and conclusions, Internet icons directing students to relevant web links, writing checklists, and two end-of-text glossaries - will assist student comprehension.

New to this Edition

• Brand new chapter on 'Presenting Your Work' (Ch11). Offers strategies on how to successfully present and share work with others, make the most of visual aids, and respond effectively to questions, helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to conduct oral presentations.
• Fully updated and revised throughout. Features new and expanded coverage of such topics as technology-based research; online resources; research design, theories, and measurements; and developing a thesis statement, offering students an up-to-date treatment of the latest research tools and techniques.
• Learning objectives. Each chapter now begins with point form learning objectives to prepare students for the material that follows and guide their reading.
• Mini-index. Found on the inside front cover, this helpful reference tool offers a brief overview of the main points discussed in the text, enabling students to find key tips and strategies quickly.