Bio:

The **Curious Researcher, 9th Edition** is a research-writing textbook by **Bruce P. Ballenger** (published by Pearson in 2018), designed as an inquiry‑driven guide to composing research essays through curiosity and discovery . The book is organized around a structured, week‑by‑week approach that helps students gradually build focused research skills—from curiosity and topic narrowing to advanced source evaluation, drafting, revising, and final documentation . It distinguishes itself with a conversational tone, examples from student and professional writing, and a thematic table of contents with revised sections and updated MLA‑style guidance .