This thorough and engaging guide to research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business teaches students to explore the entire research process, including intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.

Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum provides discipline-specific guidance and sample papers that reflect differences in discourse and presentation in each discipline. The text also covers research methods and resources as they apply to all disciplines, with a comprehensive list of library resources and an introduction to the latest electronic and online resources. With thorough and up-to-date material on the impact of computers in research, and exercises that develop the skills of summarizing, synthesizing, and critiquing source materials, the text provides a complete guide that will aid students in all their college courses and beyond.