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The Multi-Genre Research Project

The Multi-Genre Research Project. Basic Steps to the Research Process. Step 1. Select a topic for research

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The Multi-Genre Research Project

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  1. The Multi-Genre Research Project Basic Steps to the Research Process

  2. Step 1 • Select a topic for research • If you have selected a topic which does not peak your interest in the slightest, consider choosing a new topic immediately –this project will be a nightmare if you uninterested in the topic. • Do some initial searches for material concerning your topic—if you have difficulty finding materials, consider choosing a new topic.

  3. Step 2 • Brainstorm what you “know” and what you do not know about your topic. • Generate a list of key terms associated with your topic • Generate an extensive lists of questions about your topic. The more question you have the easier

  4. Step 3 • Get an overview of your topic, for instance consult an encyclopedia • Though Wikipedia is not consider a “creditable source” and it is not to be one of your sources, it is however a good places to brainstorm about your idea, particularly if you a somewhat unfamiliar with your selected topic.

  5. Step 4 • Gather up all five of your sources: • Book One • Book Two • Articles from magazines, newspapers, journals • Website • Website

  6. Step 4 continued • In selecting source material, be sure it is: • Creditable ~ national recognized publications, colleges/universities, professionals with credentials, scholarly websites—in other words, be sure your sources are reliable • Current ~ the general rule of thumb is that if a source is older than five-ten years, you can probably find something which is more current; however, this rule is negotiable

  7. Step 5 • Gather the necessary information concerning the publication of the material first • The information will be used to create the “Work Cited” or Bibliography • The Bibliography is important and necessary because it is crediting your sources and keeps you out of the hot water of committing plagiarism.

  8. Step 5 continued • Since we will be using the MLA format, you will need to collect this information about the publication: • Author/s—last, first • Title • Name of publication • Date of publication • The type of publication • Page numbers within publication • Web address • Date material was accessed

  9. Step 6 • Create a clearly defined means of organization, meaning . . . • As you your research, you want to ensure your keep track from which source each piece of information comes from—absolutely necessary or things will get messy quickly • There are two means of organization: • Individual notecards with the labeled source with single piece of information coming from that source (preferred) • A clearly labeled sheet of paper with a list of information pulled from that single source (effective, but not as handle and the notecard system)

  10. Here are two websites that will provide additional tips about the research process: • http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/00_Introduction.asp • https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

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