1. Seminar writing
ANA 215

2. Choose a topic Topics posted and selected
Term paper is not a collection of facts but a synthesis of facts

3. Brainstorming Opinions – need a fact base
Create questions about your topic – narrow down the topic
Evaluate these questions and choose one or two that are workable

4. Research 10 references (at least) are required
Familiarize yourself with the available material
Use the Internet sparingly
Read material with a critical eye

5. Finding research papers
Platforms (electronic journals)
Pub Med
Science Direct
Infotrac
Wiley InterScience
Good idea: regarding components of a scientific research paper, basic types of research and validity and reliability. The next question to address is more practical in that we will look at where to find research articles, find articles pertinent to your topic, maintain information overload, organizing references and data as well as correct referencing of an article in either the Harvard or Vancouver format.
(switch to computer..online perusal of the electronic journals in the library).

6. Outline of the paper 1:3 Introduction Introduce the topic Be creative
State clearly:
The purpose of this paper is to…

7. Outline of paper 2:3
Body
At least 3 strong points to support the purpose of the paper (the position that the paper will take).
Be concise.
Information must flow

8. Outline of paper 3:3 Conclusion Summary of the arguments
Summary of the PURPOSE

9. Getting started Collect and organize facts Free writing
Re-writing and editing (important)

10. Written Seminar
8 to 10 pages in length (not including figures or tables)
Tables have headings; Figures have footers
Typed, 1.5 spaced
Afrikaans or English
Grammar and spelling counts
References

11. References
Why?
Only information that has been used in the text is cited
Harvard and Vancouver styles
References are an important part of any research paper (whether it be a seminar or project protocol). A reference allows the reader to identify the source of your information - whether it be direct quotations, factors and/or figures. There are numerous standards of referencing and each journal tends to have their own technique.
The difference between a list of references and a bibliography should be mentioned. In a bibliography, all the sources are cited whereas in a reference list ONLY the information that has been used (and appears) in the text is cited.
For our purposes, we will be looking at both the Harvard and Vancouver styles of referencing.
Preference: Harvard
Faculty of Health Sciences: Vancouver
Whichever system is used, it must be stressed that you have to remain consist throughout. Harvard and Vancouver styles may vary between University's. Therefore, you should check with your advisor on the exact details of either method. I have provided some hand outs for you. It

12. Harvard style
In text: authors name and date of publication (Steyn et al., 2005).
Reference list: alphabetical by author
There are numerous variations on the Harvard style. You should check with your advisor regarding the University's standards.

13. Vancouver style Uses a number series to indicate references 1, 2
References: appear in the order that they were used in the text
Style: numbers may be upper or lower case
These are the basic styles:
Important to consult the instructions for authors before submitting an article to a journal.

14. Presentation of seminar
Visuals are necessary (either overheads or powerpoint)
10 minutes (5 minutes for the presentation, 2 minutes for questions)
Presentation times are randomly assigned