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THE RESEARCH PAPER

THE RESEARCH PAPER. Let the journey begin…. What is a research paper?. A research paper is a carefully planned essay that shares information or proves a point. . Choosing a topic. Am I truly interested in the subject? Does it meet the requirements of the assignment?

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THE RESEARCH PAPER

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  1. THE RESEARCH PAPER Let the journey begin…..

  2. What is a research paper? • A research paper is a carefully planned essay that shares information or proves a point.

  3. Choosing a topic • Am I truly interested in the subject? • Does it meet the requirements of the assignment? • Do I have access to enough information? • Is the subject limited enough?

  4. Writing a thesis statement… A specific subject + a particular stand, feeling, or feature = an effective thesis statement

  5. Thesis Checklist • 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)

  6. Sample thesis: Writing assignment: Research paper about social issue Subject: Homeless people Thesis statement: Who are the homeless (SUBJECT) and what 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) are shaped primarily by the person’s peer group. (POSITION)

  7. 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.

  8. TYPES of INFORMATION • An original source: Diary Person Event Survey Etc. • Not an original source: Magazine article Web site Encyclopedia, journal, etc. Documentary PRIMARY SECONDARY

  9. EVALUATINGthe INFORMATION • Is the information current? • Is the information complete? • Is the information accurate? • Is the source an expert? • Is your source biased?

  10. Wikipedia No

  11. 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. Bibliography CardsBooks

  12. 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 Title of the Site. Editor. Date and/or Version Number. Name of Sponsoring Institution. Date of Access <URL>.Encyclopedia Mythica. 2004. 13 May 2004 <http://www.pantheon.org/>. Bibliography CardsWeb Site

  13. 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 Author. "Title of Article." Title of Publication Date: Page(s) or Section(s), if numbered. Date of Access <URL>.Gima, Craig. "Whale's Body Found Near Hanalei Bay." Honolulu Star-Bulletin.com 6 July 2004. 4 Sept. 2004 <http://starbulletin.com/2004/07/06/news/story1.html>. Bibliography CardsArticles from Web Sites

  14. 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 Person Interviewed. Type of Interview (personal, telephone, email, etc.). Date. Nakamura, Michael. Personal interview. 23 July 2008. Bibliography CardsPersonal Interviews

  15. 5 Delicious ways to enjoy chocolate -a handful of chocolate chips -chocolate ice cream with Hershey's syrup -“Chocolate/chocolate cake at Café is the BEST!” -Ghiradelli hot chocolate -homemade brownies Note cards: • Note cards: • Record details, information, quotations • Record page number where information can be found • Use descriptive word or heading at top

  16. Getting started... Arrange your note cards into their most logical order. Construct an outline---a writing plan Search for any additional information needed to develop thesis

  17. Developing your introduction- 2. Writing the body- 3. Writing the conclusion-

  18. 4. Revising- 5. Proofreading and Editing- 6. MLA Documentation-

  19. Giving proper credit MLA documentation Writer’s Inc.

  20. AVOIDING PLAGIARISM -the act of presenting someone else’s ideas as your own.

  21. Final copy requirements- • Title page • Outline • Heading • Page numbering • Body • Works Cited/Bibliography

  22. 500 Points to an A

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