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Writing the Research Paper

Writing the Research Paper. Quality sources and The Process. Quality Sources. Literature as a primary source. The best sources (and those you should use) have identified authors. LHS website databases are a great resource. littleton.littletonpublicschools.net

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Writing the Research Paper

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  1. Writing the Research Paper Quality sources and The Process

  2. Quality Sources • Literature as a primary source. • The best sources (and those you should use) have identified authors. • LHS website databases are a great resource. • littleton.littletonpublicschools.net • Wikipedia is NOT a valid source; it can give you a general overview and provide ideas for other sources, but this should not be where you stop.

  3. The Process • Identify your topic. • Gather information. • Categorize information and narrow your focus. • Write a working draft.

  4. 1. Identify your topic. • This should be done already. • Remember that you are answering the question, “What are the realities of war?” • Do not be overly broad. Destruction, death, and loss are realities that elicit a “No kidding” response. Dig deeper.

  5. 2. Gather information • Find sources • Remember the previous info about sources. • Think beyond what you’ve been handed in class. • Dig • Take notes on information you find related to your topic. • Dig • Look for more specifics, and less obvious information. • Dig • Start noticing trends in your data and pick one or two of them to find more info and more depth.

  6. 3. Categorize information and narrow your focus • Use an organizational method that works for you to categorize – highlight in different colors, recopy on different papers, use note cards, etc. • Look for a narrower focus. • You CANNOT use all of your data. • Write your thesis statement. • Potential format: (Topic) is the (qualifier) reality of war [through (A), (B), and (C)].

  7. 4. Write a working draft • Write only your thesis for now for your intro. • Dehumanization is the inevitable reality of war through mental instability, loss of self, and revival of animal instincts. • Body paragraphs should still follow RQE. • Topic Sentence: • War causes mental instability leading to dehumanization. • Reason– Introduce sub-topic • Soldiers are unable to have normal relationships. • Quote/Reference – Use your data/information from your research • A contestant on “The Amazing Race” is hoping to reconnect with his wife after his time fighting in Iraq (Source author). • Explain – Link the data to your topic sentence • When soldiers are unable to connect with the people around them, this impacts their mental stability because as humans we need to be able to relate to others for mental health.

  8. 4. Write a working draft (cont.) • Reason 2 – Introduce sub-topic • In addition to not relating to loved ones, people who return from war are unable to complete daily tasks others don’t think about. • Quote/Reference 2 – Use your information from your research • For example, in the movie Hurt Locker, the main character, Sgt. James, cannot pick out cereal at the grocery store (Bigelow). • Explain 2– Link the data to your topic sentence • Little tasks that others take for granted, like finding something to eat, become overwhelming for soldiers, causing them to question their own sanity and even their humanity.

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