Introduction to the Research Essay [ResearchCh1.pptx]

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Introduction to the Research Essay [ResearchCh1.pptx] ENGL 1801 An Overview 11/12/2018

1 Why Research? Investigate to find information Locate information and write conclusions “In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.” (Baba Dioum, Senegalese Conservationist.) 1 11/12/2018

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” No evaluation, except of validity of information No interpretation, except in personal understanding 3

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. Analysis and Synthesis 2. Original 3. Honest, ethical 4. Inclusive 6

1. a. Analysis of your: Sources Data

7 1. b. Synthesis of your: Discoveries Judgement Interpretation Evaluation 7

Original Because your own reactions are in it. Because you reprocess information or data according to your unique understanding.

3. Honest Acknowledges sources Acknowledges personal biases

4. Inclusive Meant to be read by others. Meant to be USED by others.

Steps to Write a Research Paper Choose a Subject. Collect Information. Evaluate Information and form a thesis. Organize Ideas. Write the paper.

Step 1 - Choose a Subject Select a topic that is specific or narrow enough to be researched completely.

Step 2 - Collect Information Find and evaluate relevant sources. Read, see, hear and understand your sources. Record the information and the sources accurately.

Step 3 - Evaluate Your Sources Are they reliable? Are they important?

Step 4 - Organize Your Ideas Select and eliminate. Look for gaps. Plan for logic. i.e., make a plan. Lead to a conclusion. OUTLINE BEFORE YOU WRITE

Step 5 - Write your masterpiece Draft. Document. Revise. Edit. Proofread.

THE RESEARCH PROCESS Choose Topic Feedback Publish Read Around Topic Write Proposal Revise Research Draft Outline

BENEFITS OF WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS

Develop your Critical Thinking skills Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Accuracy

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.

Publish

PUBLISHING METHODS Paper for professor Web site PowerPoint Presentation Poster

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.