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How to Write a Research Paper

How to Write a Research Paper. Purpose. To inform the reader about something important. The look at a certain area/topic in depth. What are Some Possible Topics. Person of interest (Athlete, Politician, Citizen, Celebrity … ) Event (Disaster, Game, Court Decision … )

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How to Write a Research Paper

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  1. How to Write aResearch Paper

  2. Purpose • To inform the reader about something important. • The look at a certain area/topic in depth.

  3. What are Some Possible Topics • Person of interest (Athlete, Politician, Citizen, Celebrity…) • Event (Disaster, Game, Court Decision…) • Ideas (Inventions, Education, Politics)

  4. Where do I look for a topic? • -Newspaper • -Internet News (ABC, NBC, CNN…)

  5. What do I do once I have my topic? • Find some background information on it. • Look on the Internet, News, Newspaper, Dictionary… • Create or find a drawing, diagram, or picture that goes with your topic.

  6. What do I do with the information? • -Write it down! • -Organize the three or more subtopics(helps later on with the essay structure). • -Create a multiple-paragraph essay that tells the reader about your topic. • -Tell the reader why it’s important to know about your topic. • -Five-paragraph format is one option. • -Use the rubric to guide your writing.

  7. How Do I Cite My Sources? • Review the handout titled “Get to the Sources!”

  8. Now that you have the “what to do’s”, here is a quick list of “what not to do”. • Don’t forget to cite all sources (newspaper, URL (internet sites), pictures, diagrams…) • Don’t add your opinion on everything, this is not a persuasive essay. • Use more than one source! • Stay away from just making a list of facts…instead build on a few.

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