Making Sense in the Social Sciences

The Making Sense series offers clear, concise guides to research and writing for students at all levels of undergraduate study. The volumes in the Making Sense series - covering the humanities courses, social sciences, life sciences, engineering, psychology, religious studies, and education - are intended for students in any undergraduate course with a research and writing component, but are especially appropriate for those at the first-year level. Intended for social science students, Making Sense in the Social Sciences provides detailed information on designing a project; using quantitative and qualitative data; exercising judgement and good ethics; grammar, punctuation, and usage; organizing and writing essays, exams, and reports; presenting work; and more. This revised edition includes a complete MLA guidelines update, a new "Note to the Student," updated references and research studies, recent coverage of internet citations and technology, and new content on peer-review, proposal writing, and essays.