1. Introduction to the Research Essay [ResearchCh1.pptx]
ENGL 1801
An Overview
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2. 1 Why Research? Investigate to find information
Locate information and write conclusions
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”  (Baba Dioum, Senegalese Conservationist.) 1
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3. Categories of Research
Pure Research
- Adds new knowledge
Applied Research
- Applies knowledge and theories
Technical Research
- Applied research, practical decisions
Market Research
- Learn about consumers & products
Scholarly Research
- Gather & rethink existing information 2

4. 3 A. Report? A compilation of information, or “Exposition”
No evaluation, except of validity of information
No interpretation, except in personal understanding 3

5. B. Documented Paper or Report?
Acknowledges sources
Objective
For Example
trace history
compare
examine (analyze) 4

6. 5 C. Research Paper? Contains evaluation and interpretation*
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C. Research Paper?
Contains evaluation and interpretation
Adds or participates in a discussion
Develops a point of view
Takes a stand
Expresses and supports an opinion 5 *

7. 6 Characteristics 1. Analysis and Synthesis 2. Original
3. Honest, ethical
4. Inclusive 6

8. 1. a. Analysis of your:
Sources
Data

9. 7 1. b. Synthesis of your: Discoveries Judgement Interpretation
Evaluation 7

10. Original Because your own reactions are in it.
Because you reprocess information or data according to your unique understanding.

11. 3. Honest
Acknowledges sources
Acknowledges personal biases

12. 4. Inclusive
Meant to be read by others.
Meant to be USED by others.

13. Steps to Write a Research Paper
Choose a Subject.
Collect Information.
Evaluate Information and form a thesis.
Organize Ideas.
Write the paper.

14. Step Choose a Subject
Select a topic that is specific or narrow enough to be researched completely.

15. Step 2 - Collect Information
Find and evaluate relevant sources.
Read, see, hear and understand your sources.
Record the information and the sources accurately.

16. Step 3 - Evaluate Your Sources
Are they reliable?
Are they important?

17. Step 4 - Organize Your Ideas
Select and eliminate.
Look for gaps.
Plan for logic. i.e., make a plan.
Lead to a conclusion.
OUTLINE BEFORE YOU WRITE

18. Step 5 - Write your masterpiece
Draft.
Document.
Revise.
Edit.
Proofread.

19. THE RESEARCH PROCESS Choose Topic Feedback Publish Read Around Topic
Write Proposal
Revise
Research
Draft
Outline

20. BENEFITS OF WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS

21. Develop your Critical Thinking skills
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Accuracy

22. Learn writing methods.
Read better.
Develop confidence and independence
Become better informed.
Learn how to use sources.
Learn about yourself.
Pass the course.
Help in other courses.
Develop new ideas.

23. Publish

24. PUBLISHING METHODS Paper for professor Web site
PowerPoint Presentation
Poster

25. Time Management Skills
Timetable, checklist.
Don’t procrastinate.
Use available time.
Use regular time and place.
Allow for down time.
Discipline yourself.
Keep a log/ journal.