The Craft of Research

This classic book, now in its fifth edition, is a pleasure to read. It is a helpful companion to the academic writing process, including planning for a research project, making good arguments, and telling the story clearly and ethically. Written in a conversational voice, this guide includes helpful analogies and direct prompts for readers to practice their skills, as well as templates. It is part of the renowned Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing series. The authors of the book state that “so far as we know, no other guide gives the same balanced attention to the processes of research, argumentation, and communication, as well as to how these processes influence each other.”