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SOL & ASSESSMENT REVIEW. 1. CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC 2. PRELIMINARY RESEARCH 3. FOCUS YOUR TOPIC 4. RESEARCH TOPIC 5. WRITE YOUR REPORT 6. WRITE THE WORKS CITED.

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1 SOL & ASSESSMENT REVIEW

2 1. CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC 2. PRELIMINARY RESEARCH 3. FOCUS YOUR TOPIC 4. RESEARCH TOPIC 5. WRITE YOUR REPORT 6. WRITE THE WORKS CITED

3  First and foremost, select a topic that interests you!  Brainstorm a list of interesting topics by writing a bubble map or a list of possible topics.  Make sure you understand that this topic may change a little as you research or it may change a lot!!!— research is an ongoing and changing process.

4  By doing preliminary research, you can figure out if there is enough information for you to write a research paper on your topic.  Make a list of key words that are connected to your topic.  Write out your topic as a statement and select the main concepts.  Make a list of words that describe your topic.  Read through background information by reading books and searching many different websites and databases.

5  Write down or list what you already know about your topic.  Think about who your audience is so that you can figure out what they might not know.  Create a list of research questions that you need to answer in your paper to help your audience understand—this helps you to focus your topic.  Create a thesis statement to also help focus your topic while writing.

6  A thesis statement states the purpose for your research.  It is a way of focusing or narrowing down your topic.  It is the main idea of your paper.  Where is it usually found?

7 1. Argumentative Research 2. Analytical Research 3. Exploratory Research

8  An important goal of the argumentative research paper is persuasion— the topic must be debatable.  The thesis statement of this type of paper states which position the author has on a certain topic.  How might this thesis statement be strengthened to be more debatable?  Cigarette smoking poses medical dangers and may lead to cancer for both the smoker and those who experience secondhand smoke.

9  An important goal of the analytical research paper is to offer a critical interpretation of a particular piece of literature.  Analytical writing does not try to persuade its readers, but instead it shows the reader a new way of looking at literature.  The thesis statement explains what this new way of reading the literature is.  Here is an example thesis statement from an essay on the play we just read…  One of the important elements of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the contrast that is established between the “real” world and a world inhabited by fairies, sprites, and other magical beings and forces. The primary function of this magical world is to reinforce the idea that love— which is, after all, the subject of the play—is subject to forces that are often beyond the capacity of humans to understand.

10  The main goal of an exploratory research paper is to ask questions or to conduct an inquiry on a topic, to gather information, and to share that information with readers.  The thesis statement explains what you will discuss in your paper.  Here is an example thesis statement from the essay you just wrote…  There is a direct connection between a writer’s life and their written works. This paper will explore how Shakespeare’s life, the time period he lived in, and the English Theater shaped his writing.

11  What are two ways that you can use to narrow or focus your topic?  What is one of the best ways to focus your research on something like how to make your favorite recipe?

12  What are two ways that you can use to narrow or focus your topic?  Questions  Thesis Statement  What is one of the best ways to focus your research on something like how to make your favorite recipe?  You should make it!

13  Research your topic by going to credible and reliable sources.  Wikipedia, About.com, and sites that can be changed by anyone on the Web are not good sites!  Outline your research paper to figure out what information is missing and what needs to be added—this also helps you to organize your paper before you begin to write.

14  A credible source is one that is both accurate and does not have bias concerning your topic.  A source is accurate if the information is correct.  A source is unbiased if the author keeps his/her opinion out of their writing.  When evaluating the credibility of a source one should consider… 1. The type of evidence the author uses. 2. The amount of evidence the author uses. 3. The author’s qualifications and background on your topic

15  There are two types of sources that you can use—Primary & Secondary  It is good to use a combination of both so that your research is credible—what does credible mean again?

16  A document or object that was written or created during the time in which you are researching.  Examples…  Original poetry, drama, novels, music, art, letters, interviews, etc.  Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings, etc.  Diary of Ann Frank  The Constitution

17  A piece of writing that interprets and analyzes a primary source—these sources are created later or after the event they describe.  Examples…  Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, encyclopedias, etc.  History Textbook  A book about the effects of WWII

18  Before you begin to write your report, it is often good to outline your paper.  Outlines help you to organize thoughts, ideas, and evidence into an easy to understand paper.  When you write a research report you must use parenthetical citations to tell your readers where you got your information from.

19  These are to tell your readers what source you just used in your paper.  You must cite all quotes and facts within your paper.  Parenthetical citations look like this…  (Author’s Last Name Page #).  (May 12).  If there is no author or page number (like from a Web source) you would put the title within the parenthesis instead.  (“Shakespeare”).

20  ***Note—sometimes you will see the abbreviation “qtd. in” which means “quoted in” which means that the statement is taken directly from the work of that person.  Example…  “Mr. Rogers was last seen in the Piggly Wiggly “ (qtd. in Wagner 45).  How would you cite page 45 from the Book Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling—“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”

21  Writing a Works Cited page is to show your readers where you got your information and to give credit to those authors and organizations.  A Works Cited lists all of the sources cited in the text of the paper, even if they are not cited in parenthesis in the paper—if you used them, then they should appear on this page.  The format should be in MLA.  Using research or writing (direct quotes or ideas) from another author without giving proper credit is plagiarism. TITLE SOURCES—IN ABC ORDER

22 PRINTWEB  Author’s Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Print.  May, K. Teaching 101. Charlottesville: Amherst County High School, 2011. Print.  Author’s Lastname, Firstname. “Title of article.” Title of Website, project, or book. Publisher’s Name, Date Published. Web. Date accessed..  May, K. “Teaching 101.” Amherst County High School. Mr. Hand, 1 Feb. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2011..

23  How do you figure out if a source is credible?  What does an Outline help you with?  What is it called when you use a source without giving proper credit?  True or False—You should include all sources you have used in a paper, even if they are not cited within the paper.  What is a thesis statement and where is it usually found?

24  How do you figure out if a source is credible?  Look at type/amount of sources on their Works Cited page and the author’s background or qualifications  What does an Outline help you with?  Organizing your paper  What is it called when you use a source without giving proper credit?  Plagerism  True or False—You should include all sources you have used in a paper, even if they are not cited within the paper.  What is a thesis statement and where is it usually found?  It is the purpose or main idea of your paper  It is usually found in the last sentence of your introduction.


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