Ahmed H. Hamid Fadlalla has noticed a disturbing trend over more than twenty years of teaching academic writing and research to students: They are getting worse at it-not better.

The problem led him to publish this writing guide, which is well-structured and accessible. Even beginners will be equipped to conduct research and write about findings with step-by-step instructions. You'll learn how to:

. use only reputable internet sources;
. evaluate URLs before visiting them;
. master different methods of data collection; and
. conduct meaningful interviews with subjects.
. use the appropriate language and style of academic writing
. detect and avoid the most vexing common writing errors in English


The author also explores ethical considerations for conducting interviews, how to avoid plagiarism, best practices when attributing a source, how to format papers, and how to write them well-from start to finish.

Filled with a wide range of research-related topics, data methods, common errors, and referencing methods, this guide is an essential resource for anyone serious about conducting research and writing scholarly papers.