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The Research Paper. What exactly is it? . It is not a report. re·port (r- pôrt - prt ) 1. To make or present an often official, formal, or regular account of. 2. To relate or tell about; present: report one's findings. See Synonyms at describe.
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The Research Paper What exactly is it?
re·port (r-pôrt -prt) 1. To make or present an often official, formal, or regular account of. 2. To relate or tell about; present: report one's findings. See Synonyms at describe. 3. To write or provide an account or summation of for publication or broadcast: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/report
Researchis defined as human activity based on intellectual application in the investigation of matter. The primary aim for applied research is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe. http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Research
Key Words discovering, interpreting intellectual application investigation advancement of human knowledge
Start with a Topic of Interest Fast foodAre we taking it too far by blaming fast food restaurants for obesity? When is it individual responsibility and when is it appropriate to place blame? LiteracyAre Americans “literate?” http://www.midway.edu/library/topics
Start with a Topic of Interest MediaDoes the media, both print and broadcast, report fairly? Does it ever cross the line between reporting the news and creating the news? Cell phonesHow have they changed us socially? http://www.midway.edu/library/topics
What about that topic? TechnologyHow has it changed us socially? Subtopic – Texting vs calling Subtopic- Internet Usage vs library usage., newspapers, magazines Subtopic- Social Networking sites vs relationships
Do some research! See what you can find.