Research paper
RESEARCH
PAPER
PART I
AN ESSAY
• a short piece of writing where a writer has to provide his views on a topic.
A RESEARCH PAPER
• a lengthy piece of writing where deeper level of knowledge is required, and the student has to support his viewpoint citing the works of earlier experts.
• Requires getting information and collecting facts and figures from various sources to be able to cite them in support of your view point.
HOW CAN WE START OUR
PAPER RESEARCH?
• Watch the video and take notes:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhgxuNvb
NrA&feature=related
SELECTION OF THE
TOPIC
This may be the answer to your research question and/or a way to clearly state the purpose of your research.
Choose a topic you are interested in
If your topic is too broad, you will find too much information and not be able to focus.
Brainstorm ideas related to your topic. Formulate your thesis statement
You will often begin with a word, develop a more focused interest in an aspect of something relating to that word, then begin to have questions about the topic.
Define your topic as a focused research question Look for words that best describe your topic Read background information.
Make a list of useful keywords.
Background reading can help you choose and limit the scope of your topic.
It is important to know that …
Specific topics are usually better than general topics.
For example:
General topic: The effects of sleep deprivation
Better topic: The effects of sleep deprivation on health
Even better topic: The effects of sleep deprivation on women's heart health.
• State your topic as a question – this is the question your research will answer. For example:
• Research Topic: The effects of sleep deprivation on women's health
• Research Question: To what extend does sleep deprivation lead to an increased risk of heart disease in women?
SELECTING A TOPIC
•
PAPER
PART I
AN ESSAY
• a short piece of writing where a writer has to provide his views on a topic.
A RESEARCH PAPER
• a lengthy piece of writing where deeper level of knowledge is required, and the student has to support his viewpoint citing the works of earlier experts.
• Requires getting information and collecting facts and figures from various sources to be able to cite them in support of your view point.
HOW CAN WE START OUR
PAPER RESEARCH?
• Watch the video and take notes:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhgxuNvb
NrA&feature=related
SELECTION OF THE
TOPIC
This may be the answer to your research question and/or a way to clearly state the purpose of your research.
Choose a topic you are interested in
If your topic is too broad, you will find too much information and not be able to focus.
Brainstorm ideas related to your topic. Formulate your thesis statement
You will often begin with a word, develop a more focused interest in an aspect of something relating to that word, then begin to have questions about the topic.
Define your topic as a focused research question Look for words that best describe your topic Read background information.
Make a list of useful keywords.
Background reading can help you choose and limit the scope of your topic.
It is important to know that …
Specific topics are usually better than general topics.
For example:
General topic: The effects of sleep deprivation
Better topic: The effects of sleep deprivation on health
Even better topic: The effects of sleep deprivation on women's heart health.
• State your topic as a question – this is the question your research will answer. For example:
• Research Topic: The effects of sleep deprivation on women's health
• Research Question: To what extend does sleep deprivation lead to an increased risk of heart disease in women?
SELECTING A TOPIC
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