1. Basic Information about the Research Paper (also see handouts) A Jessie A Shirley

Introduction

Research Paper Organizing the information in a new way Drawing a new conclusion from existing knowledge

Introduction Include – 1.Research paper 2. Report 3.Term paper 4.Review Article 5.Thesis

Comparison Research paper – 1. documented sources of information 2. Conclusion in the presented paper Essay –1. common knowledge 2. personal interpretation 3. writer’s experience Report – Thorough record or description of the results of firsthand experiences Empirical studies Reading in primary

● Term paper- - refer to a project that summarizes or demonstrates mastery of the work of a term or semester. - It may or may not include formal research depend on the course. ● Review Article - designates a presentation of secondary sources, which are organized, and analyzed to apprise the reader of the current state of research.

● Thesis - refers to a substantial research project - as the word (which also means a proposition or point of view defended through argument) implies, a thesis should draw an original conclusion based on information derived from research.

Stage Selecting the topic Locating appropriate source Organizing information Presenting a clearly written Accurately documented paper

Definition of the research paper Definition- seek out -Seeking out information about a subject -Between five and fifteen page long -Choosing a subject you really like is the first step

Format of the research paper MLA –Modern Language Association APA- American Psychological Association CMS-Chicago Manual of Style

MLA The citation uses parenthetical documentation The period always goes after the parenthetical reference at the end of a sentence Page reference is supplied in parentheses. Formula of MLA Invented name of writer. Title of book. Place of publication: Name of publisher, Year of publication. FOR EXAMPLE: Brashear, William. The Living Will. The Hague: Mouton, 1969.

Reason for research paper You can learn lots about your chosen subject. Writing the research paper teaches you the conventions of scholarly writing You will become familiar with the library through “ learning by doing “ method. It is an exercise in logic, imagination, and common sense.

How to track down information How to organize How to use the internet in your research How to discriminate between useless and useful opinions. How to summarize How to budget your time How to conceive of and manage a research project from start to finish

The report paper and thesis paper Report paper: ● summarizes and reports your findings on a particular subject. ● Neither judge nor evaluate the finding; simply relate them in a logical sequence. Thesis paper: ● takes a definite stand on an issue. ● a proposition or point of view that you are willing to argue against or defend. Report paper: How the Beatles got started as a rock group. Thesis paper: The Beatles’ lyrics gave hope to a disenchanted youth during the 1960s and 1970s.

1f. Drafts of the research paper

an example of a first draft

second draft

final draft

Writing the research paper: Steps and schedule

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