Chapter 2: Finished with a Little Help From My Friends

Me and my books and articles. We are developing such a close relationship as I press on. After all it's just me and them. They share their secrets with me. They quietly wait while I cry, and emanate satisfaction when I complete a succinct paragraph. I imagine their authors all gathered round my computer screen as I finish up chapter 2.

"No, we didn't say that!" Brenda exclaims. "You better re-read that article."

Sorry, Brenda! I was off by just one number. 8.9. Would anyone have noticed?

Joe urges me to look at his 3rd footnote, chapter 7 to understand why I shouldn't title Chapter 3 "Methodology" but call it "Research Methods" instead.

Ok, Joe. Research Methods it is.

"Wow, this thing is getting long, " Paula murmurs.

"Yes, answers Fred, "But it is so much less redundant and scattered than it was before. Good thing she had Joe critique it. It's a lot better now."

Just wait till I finish chapter 3, you guys!!