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Writing a Research Paper

Writing a Research Paper. Workshop 4 in Holt Literature. Step 1 Choose and narrow a subject. Example: Earthquakes is a broad subject. Narrow your subject to the cause and effects of earthquakes. Step 2 Determine purpose and what you want to cover.

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Writing a Research Paper

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  1. Writing a Research Paper Workshop 4 in Holt Literature

  2. Step 1Choose and narrow a subject Example: Earthquakes is a broad subject. Narrow your subject to the cause and effects of earthquakes.

  3. Step 2Determine purpose and what you want to cover. • Your purpose is to inform the reader on a given topic. • Research begins with questions. What do you want to know about your topic? • Create a KWL chart. • Choose 5-7 questions that can be answered in body paragraphs.

  4. Step 3Informal Outline (7-9 paragraphs) • Introduction • 5-7 body paragraphs • Conclusion • Each body paragraph should introduce the answers to your questions and thoroughly elaborate on each point. • See example provided

  5. Step 4Sources Sources that can be used to cite information: • Books • Encyclopedias • Web pages • Periodicals • Films • Speakers • You must use 3 different types of sources.

  6. Step 5Take Notes Take notes on paper or notecards. • Summarize • Paraphrase • Quote. If you want to quote an author, you must cite the source. Plagiarized papers will not receive credit!!!

  7. Step 6Create a Thesis/Formalize your Outline • Write a thesis statement that specifically identifies the topic and all major points that are covered in the report. This generally should be placed at the end of the introductory paragraph. • Rewrite or add specific information from your notes to your formal outline. • See example provided.

  8. Step 7Rough Draft • Using your formal outline write a complete rough draft. • Focus on writing the information down in an organized manner. • Use transitions and vivid word choice to make your points clear.

  9. Step 8Edit • Reread multipletimes. • Check the following: spelling grammar punctuation capitalization format sentence structure

  10. Step 9Final Draft • Type 0r • Write your research report in cursive. • Be sure to double space. • Use Arial or Times New Roman font in 12. • Do not skip extra space between paragraphs. • Give your paper a title and proper heading.

  11. Step 10 Bibliography • The last page of your report must be a bibliography. This is the page where you list all sources used in your paper. Follow the format on page 589 in your English textbook. You can also us the following website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu

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