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Aim: How do we begin the research process?

This guide offers essential insights into the research process, focusing on distinguishing between primary and secondary sources. Using texts like Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and T.S. Eliot's "Hamlet and His Problems," it illustrates how to select your primary source and effectively support it with relevant secondary materials such as articles and essays. Additionally, learn to properly cite sources using MLA format. Share your research question ideas with a partner to kickstart collaboration and enhance your understanding.

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Aim: How do we begin the research process?

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  1. Aim: How do we begin the research process? Do Now: What are your ideas for your research question? Share them with a partner.

  2. Primary vs. Secondary Sources Hamlet and Oedipus By Ernest Jones Your primary source will be the text that you’ve chosen to focus on. The secondary sources will be books, chapters, articles, essays, criticisms, etc that are related to your primary source. Hamlet By William Shakespeare “Hamlet and His Problems” By T.S. Eliot For Example: If you working on Hamlet, your primary source will be Hamlet and your secondary sources will be essays or articles on Hamlet, such as T.S. Eliot’s essay, “Hamlet and His Problems” and Ernest Jones’ book, Hamlet and Oedipus.

  3. Going online…

  4. MLA Format – Citing a Book • Can you provide a citation for As I Lay Dying?

  5. MLA Format – Citing an Online Source

  6. MLA Format – Citing an Online Source Useful links: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/ http://lib.gccaz.edu/lmc/help/citations/MLACiteElec.pdf

  7. Still unsure? • Email me your source or link… • mailto:nmiletic@schools.nyc.gov • Be sure to indicate why you might want to use this source and your reasons for not being sure about it. If you send me an email with just a web address and no explanation, I will not respond.

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