Introduction to the Research Essay An Overview * 07/16/96 Introduction to the Research Essay An Overview ENGL1502 - Algoma University College 6/24/2018 *

1 Why Research? Investigate to find information Locate information and * 07/16/96 Why Research? Investigate to find information Locate information and Write conclusions 1 *

Categories of Research * 07/16/96 Categories of Research Pure Research - Adds new knowledge Applied Research - Applies knowledge and theories Technical Research - Applied research practical decisions Market Research - Learn about consumers & products Scholarly Research - Gather & rethink existing information 2 *

3 A. Report? A compilation of information, or “Exposition” * 07/16/96 A. Report? A compilation of information, or “Exposition” No evaluation No interpretation 3 *

B. Documented Paper or Report? * 07/16/96 B. Documented Paper or Report? Acknowledges sources Objective For Example trace history compare examine (analyze) 4 *

5 C. Research Paper? Contains evaluation and interpretation * 07/16/96 C. Research Paper? Contains evaluation and interpretation Adds or participates in a discussion Develops a point of view Takes a stand Expresses and supports an opinion 5 *

6 Characteristics 1. Synthesis 2. Original 3. Honest, ethical * 07/16/96 Characteristics 1. Synthesis 2. Original 3. Honest, ethical 4. Inclusive 6 *

7 1. Synthesis Of your Discoveries Judgement Interpretation Evaluation * 07/16/96 1. Synthesis Of your Discoveries Judgement Interpretation Evaluation 7 *

* 07/16/96 Original Because your own reactions are in it. *

* 07/16/96 3. Honest Acknowledges sources. *

4. Inclusive Meant to be read by others. Meant to be USED by others. * 07/16/96 4. Inclusive Meant to be read by others. Meant to be USED by others. *

Steps to Write a Research Paper * 07/16/96 Steps to Write a Research Paper Choose a Subject. Collect Information. Evaluate Information. Organize Ideas. Write the paper. *

Step 1 - Choose a Subject Select a topic that is specific. * 07/16/96

Step 2 - Collect Information * 07/16/96 Step 2 - Collect Information Find relevant sources. Read, see, hear and understand your sources. Record the information and the sources accurately. *

Step 3 - Evaluate Your Sources * 07/16/96 Step 3 - Evaluate Your Sources Are they reliable? Are they important? *

Step 4 - Organize Your Ideas * 07/16/96 Step 4 - Organize Your Ideas Select and eliminate. Look for gaps. Plan for logic. Lead to a conclusion. OUTLINE BEFORE YOU WRITE *

Step 5 - Write your masterpiece * 07/16/96 Step 5 - Write your masterpiece Draft. Document. Revise. Edit. Proofread. *

THE RESEARCH PROCESS Choose Topic Feedback Publish Read Around Topic * 07/16/96 THE RESEARCH PROCESS Choose Topic Feedback Publish Read Around Topic Write Proposal Revise Research Draft Outline *

WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS BENEFITS * 07/16/96 WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS BENEFITS *

Develop your Critical Thinking skills * 07/16/96 Develop your Critical Thinking skills Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Accuracy *

Develop confidence and independence Become better informed. * 07/16/96 Learn writing methods. Read better. Develop confidence and independence Become better informed. Learn how to use sources. Learn about yourself. Pass the course. Help in other courses. Develop new ideas. *

* 07/16/96 Publish *

Time Management Skills * 07/16/96 Time Management Skills Timetable, checklist. Don’t procrastinate. Use available time. Use regular time and place. Allow for down time. Discipline yourself. Keep a log/ journal. *