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Dos and Don’t of Research Paper Writing

Dos and Don’t of Research Paper Writing. “Together, the Power is Yours!” – Captain Planet. Do: Have a Title Page!. Do: Have Page Numbers. Last Name and page # Your first number will be Werner 2 on the “first” page of writing after your title page Insert/Page Number Format.

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Dos and Don’t of Research Paper Writing

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  1. Dos and Don’t of Research Paper Writing “Together, the Power is Yours!” –Captain Planet

  2. Do: Have a Title Page!

  3. Do: Have Page Numbers • Last Name and page # • Your first number will be Werner 2 on the “first” page of writing after your title page • Insert/Page Number • Format

  4. Do: Research – Goldilocks Principle • Do conduct a sufficient amount of research. Don't make the mistake of looking over five sources for a twenty-page paper. And don't overdo it by using ten sources for a three-page paper. Make sure that the research conducted fits in with the paper requirements. • REMEMBER: ONE SOURCE THAT IS PRIMARY AND AS MANY APPROVED SECONDARY SOURCES AS YOU WANT!!! • Make sure you have one PRINT source (Paper – it comes from trees)

  5. Do: Thesis Statement • Do write a strong thesis statement that will be able to carry the supporting arguments. A thesis statement should be broad enough to cover the supporting arguments but narrow enough to bring focus to the paper.It is usually found at the end of your introduction paragraph when you introduce your game changer, and introduce your event, idea, or invention. You can change this as you see fit!

  6. Do: Organize as You Go! • Do organize as you go. Don't make the mistake of writing your research paper without any thought of its direction. Use your packet/projects steps! One…step…at a time. That way your paper will follow a logical path. Your note cards and outline will help greatly!!!

  7. Do: Follow Rubric • Do follow paper instructions. Many students will make the mistake of not following Mr. Werner’s instructions. Most teachers/professors will list the paper length, the number of required sources and the format of the bibliography. (see packet)

  8. Do: Spell Check and Proof Read • For the love of G-d… • A good paper can be detrimentally affected by poor spelling and grammar. Your brilliant ideas are wasted if Mr. Werner has a hard time reading it. He will end up feeling frustrated by spelling errors and take his frustration out on your grade. • I will just snap… • Serenity Now!

  9. DON’T: Add New Points in CONCLUSION • Remember, the conclusion is a wrap-up. You are acting as a guide and the reader should not be confused by a new point when what is expected is a wrap-up.

  10. Do: Citations/Footnotes/Bibliography (alphabetical order!!!)

  11. Footnote Example • Insert/Footnote

  12. DON’T: Plagiarize • When in doubt – cite! • When you have a large paragraph where you are citing every sentence…come see me… • Don't plagiarize. This mistake can be deadly. Remember always cite your sources both in-text and in the bibliography. The sample packet I gave you will give exact instructions on how to cite sources and write up the bibliography or works cited page. EASY BIB!!!

  13. Footnote Example • 1. Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996), 254-5.

  14. Bibliography

  15. Do: E-mail Your Teacher Questions/Rough Drafts • kurtiswerner@claytonschools.net • I am always available as I have no life (ask my wife and two cats and dog). • More lenient on grading if the paper is on time • This PowerPoint and other helpful guides will be in my File Locker on my website beginning today.

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