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THE RESEARCH PAPER
Let the journey begin«..
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What is a research paper?� A research paper is a
carefully planned
essay that sharesinformation or proves
a point.
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C hoosing a topic
� Am I truly interestedin the subject?
� Does it meet therequirements of theassignment?
� Do I have access to
enough information?� Is the subject limited
enough?
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Writing a thesis statement«
A specific subject
+
a particular stand, feeling, or feature
= an effective thesis statement
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T hesis
C hecklist
� Meets the requirements of assignment
�Identifies a limited, specific subject
�Focuses on a particular feature or feeling
about a subject
�Supported with convincing facts and details
�Stated in a clear, direct sentence (or sentences)
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Sample thesis:Writing assignment: Research paper about social issue
Subject: Homeless people
Thesis statement:
Who are the homeless (SUBJECT) andwhat are the reasons for their predicament?(FEATURE)
Writing assignment: Research paper about human growth
and development
Subject: Personality traits
Thesis statement: Certain personality traits(SUBJECT) areshaped primarily by the person¶s peer group. (POSITION)
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Searching Tips� Begin by writing some basic questions that
you would like to answer in you report.
� Any time you find information that answers
a question, take notes on it.
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PRIMARY
An original source:
DiaryPerson
Event
SurveyEtc.
TYPES of INFORMATION
SECONDARY
Not an original source:
Magazine articleWeb site
Encyclopedia,
journal, etc.
Documentary
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Information PACKAGES
� Personal sources
� Books
� Reference works
� Periodicals
� Audiovisual
� Electronic Mail� Government or
business publications
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Information
PLACES� Libraries
� Computer resources
� Mass media� Learning sites
� Government
� Research sites
� Conference sites
� Workplace
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EVALUATING
theINFORMATION
Is the information current?
Is the information complete?
Is the information accurate?
Is the source an expert?
Is your source biased?
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B ibliography Cards
� Use to keep track of sources
� Organize by author¶s last name
� Number each entry in the upper
right hand corner of the card
5
Olsen, Shawn M. Chocolate Lover¶s Guide.
Hayti: Charger Publishing, 1987.
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Note cards:
� Note cards:
± Record details, information, quotations
± Record page number where information can be
found
± Use descriptive word or heading at top
5
Delicious ways to enjoy chocolate
-a handful of chocolate chips
-chocolate ice cream with Hershey's syrup
-³Chocolate/chocolate cake at Café is the BEST!´
-Ghiradelli hot chocolate
-homemade brownies
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G etting started...
Arrange your note cards into their most
logical order.
Construct an outline---a writing plan
Search for any additional informationneeded to develop thesis
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1. Developing your introduction-
2. Writing the body-
3. Writing the conclusion-
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AVOIDING PLAGI
ARISM
-the act of presenting someone else¶s
ideas as your own.
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F inal copy requirements-
Title page
Outline
Heading
Page numbering
Body
Works Cited
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Example of a
completedresearch paper
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G rading Rubric