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Analytical Research Projects

Analytical Research Projects. Basic Elements of Analytical Research and Writing. Overview. Project types Argumentative Analytical Choosing a topic Identifying audience Conducting research Organization and format. Types of Research Projects. Argumentative Clearly defined topic

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Analytical Research Projects

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  1. AnalyticalResearch Projects Basic Elements of Analytical Research and Writing

  2. Overview • Project types • Argumentative • Analytical • Choosing a topic • Identifying audience • Conducting research • Organization and format

  3. Types of Research Projects • Argumentative • Clearly defined topic • Clearly defined thesis statement (stance) • Goal: Persuade audience • Example: Martha Schwartz is the most influential contemporary American landscape architect. • Must support thesis with proof (data) and sound reasoning

  4. Types of Research Projects • Analytical • Clearly defined topic • Research question rather than thesis • Goal: Explore and evaluate topic • Example: Given Martha Schwartz’s influence on contemporary American landscape architecture, what are her major design inspirations and precedents? • Must conduct thorough research and explore various sources to try to answer question

  5. Choosing a Topic • Consider assignment requirements • Consider due dates, your schedule, priorities • Conduct preliminary research; ask preliminary research questions • Determine interest - choose a topic that fulfills assignment requirements and that interests you

  6. Identifying Audience • Important questions: • Who are they? • What do they need, expect? • Where will they be reading? • When will they be reading? • Why will they be reading? • How will they be reading?

  7. Identifying Audience • Primary audience • Gatekeepers, instructor, faculty, etc. • Secondary audience • Peers, colleagues, coworkers, etc. • Shadow audience • Others who may read communication - Internet!

  8. Beginning Research • Where do I get my information? • Secondary sources: • Library databases • Professionalpublications • Credible Websites • Primary sources: • Interviews • Observations • Experimentation • Use Purdue OWL to help you evaluate sources: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/553/01/

  9. Paper Organization • Introduction: overview entire document • Purpose/goals • What is the point of the paper? Argumentative? Analytical? • Audience (optional) • Is the audience familiar with topic, terms? • For argumentative • What is your thesis? • For analytical • What are your research questions? • Research methods • How did you find your information? • Findings and conclusions • Forecast organization of document • Remember: one of the best ways to learn how to write is to read a lot of material from your discipline

  10. Paper Organization • Section 1: • Introduce, explain topic • Section 2: • Discuss history, background; set the context • Section 3: • Discuss research methods • Section 4: • Discuss research findings • Section 5: • Conclusions • Works Cited/References • Appendix • If you’re short on page/word count, do more research

  11. For More Information or Help • OWL website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu • Grammar Hotline: 765-494-3723 • Purdue Writing Lab in Heavilon Hall 226, Purdue • University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

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