1. How to Write a Research Paper

2. Let’s watch this Video !!!

3. What is a Research Paper?
A research is actually a piece of WORK IN YOUR OWN WORDS that fully discusses a topic that you have spent time learning about. It is to be in depth and intelligent, with support from credible sources. This paper will be YOUR work, but you have based your knowledge on the credible work of others.

4. Wait !!!!!!!!!!!! Research is not: Just gathering information
Rearranging facts
Combining a paragraph from an encyclopedia with a couple of paragraphs from websites. That's plagiarism.

5. Research Process

6. Defining and planning your task
Needed requirement before starting
Read the assignment and identify the research question.
Identify assessment criteria.
Underline due dates.
Sources needed.

7. Things to consider when choosing a topic
1. picking a topic of interest 2. deciding what you know and do not know about this topic 3. Choose a subject for which a wide range of source material is available. 4. determining if the topic is too narrow (no research) or too broad (too much research).

8. After you have chosen a general topic, you must narrow it so that it becomes more specific and easier to research.

9. BROAD TOPIC: Anorexia Nervosa
Narrowing the Topic to Sub-Topics
BROAD TOPIC: Anorexia Nervosa
Narrowed TOPIC: Effects of Anorexia Nervosa
Sub-Topic 1: Decreasing of Vitamins and Minerals in the body
Sub-Topic 2: Negative side effects on organs
Sub-Topic 3: Heart issues

10. Narrowed Topic Sub-topics
General Topic
1. Drugs
2. Heart Disease
3. Obesity

11. General Topic Narrowed Topic Sub-Topics
1. Drugs *The effects of drugs on teenagers mood swings/
depression/ violent behavior
2. Heart Disease * The causes of heart diseases smoking/ blood pressure
cholesterol
3. Obesity * Obesity treatment Exercise/ Changing behaviors/ Medications

12. Time Management

13. Time Management Write down all due dates.
Break down the research process into steps.
Assign a due date for each step.
Make weekly and daily priority lists.

14. Locating and Selecting Sources
Explore the library using books, journals, and on-line databases.
Select the sources and start recording the information that are relevant
Contact a librarian who can provide guidance during your search
Write a bibliography for the sources as you work

15. Process and Organize Information
*Organize, analyze, synthesize, sort and digest the information gathered to effectively communicate your thoughts, and ideas.
Make sure your research has a clear introduction, body and conclusion
*Include only relevant and understandable information. Make sure you have used your own words and has been carefully noted.
*(Document “write a bibliography “)all ideas borrowed or quotes used to avoid plagiarism. write down the bibliography at the end

16. Produce and Present Work
What is my product?
Essay
magazine article
booklet
poster
PowerPoint presentation
website

17. Evaluate and Reflect This is your chance
Evaluate and Reflect This is your chance *To look back at the work you did and what you have learned during this research project *To do better next time

18. My Reflections About myself About my project
1-What is the most important thing you learned ?
2-Did you use your time wisely
3- What is the most useful research skill you learned and how you used it?
About my project
1-What was the most/least enjoyable part of this project?
2- Were there other sources you could have used?
3- Did you check with the teacher to ensure you were on track?