Provides communication students with the knowledge and necessary tools to compose a variety of course-required papers that are scholarly, accessible, and well-written. Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. So you have to write a research paper ... 2. Brainstorming and research: Formulating and answering questions -- 3. Making arguments, providing support -- 4. Style and format: How to say what you want to say -- 5. Writing the literature review: Arguing for audiences -- 6. Application and reaction papers -- 7. Writing empirical research papers -- 8. What next? Presenting and publishing papers.