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How To Write An Research Paper

How To Write An Research Paper. February 13, 2012. Choose a topic which interests and challenges you Focus on a limited aspect, e.g. narrow it down from "Religion" to "World Religion" to "Buddhism“ Obtain Teacher Approval . Step 1:Choose A Topic . The Internet. Academic Search Elite (EBSCO)

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How To Write An Research Paper

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  1. How To Write An Research Paper February 13, 2012

  2. Choose a topic which interests and challenges you • Focus on a limited aspect, e.g. narrow it down from "Religion" to "World Religion" to "Buddhism“ • Obtain Teacher Approval Step 1:Choose A Topic

  3. The Internet • Academic Search Elite (EBSCO) • Book Review Encyclopedia • Google Scholar • Scholarly Internet Resources Collection (INFOMINE) • Online Education Database (OEDb) • Online Education Database (OEDb) • Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC) • LexisNexis Academic • Oxford Reference Online Step 2: Find Information

  4. More Websites • WorldCat • Questia - The Online Library of Books and Journals • Internet Public Library • Intute • US Library of Congress • IngentaConnect The Internet

  5. Print Materials • Magazines • Journals • Encyclopedia • Government Publications, Guides, Reports • Dictionaries Print Materials

  6. Check out public and university libraries • Read and evaluate. • Bookmark your favorite Internet sites. Printout, photocopy, and take notes of relevant information Finding Information

  7. Write your thesis statement down in one sentence • The main portion of your essay will consist of arguments to support and defend this belief. Step 3: STATE YOUR THESIS

  8. Thesis Statement

  9. Introduction • Body • Conclusion STEP 4. MAKE A TENTATIVE OUTLINE

  10. State your thesis and the purpose of your research paper clearly •  Explain briefly the major points you plan to cover in your paper and why readers should be interested in your topic. Introduction

  11. Present your arguments to support your thesis statement • Rule of 3 Body

  12. Restate or reword your thesis • Summarize your arguments • Explain why you have come to this particular conclusion. Conclusion

  13. Organize all the information you have gathered according to your outline • Analyze information • Avoid Plagiarism • Works Cited(Bibliography, References) • Opposing views noted Step 5: Organize Your Notes

  14. Start with the first topic in your outline • Summarize, paraphrase or quote directly for each idea you plan to use in your essay Step 6:Write Your First Draft

  15. Read your paper for any content error • Double check the facts and figures • Reorganize your outline if necessary, but always keep the purpose of your paper and your readers in mind • Develop a Checklist Step 7: Revise Your Outline And Draft

  16. 1. Is my thesis statement concise and clear?2. Did I follow my outline? Did I miss anything?3. Are my arguments presented in a logical sequence?4. Are all sources properly cited to ensure that I am not plagiarizing?5. Have I proved my thesis with strong supporting arguments? Sample Checklist questions

  17. All formal reports or essays should be typewritten and printed • Proofread final paper carefully for spelling, punctuation, missing or duplicated words • Final paper ready a day or two before the deadline • Make sure you follow MLA requirements Step 8: Write Final Paper

  18. <http://www.aresearchguide.com. aresearchguide. February 12, 2012 . >.  References

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