How to Write a Research Paper

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What is a Research Paper? A research is actually a piece of WORK IN YOUR OWN WORDS that fully discusses a topic that you have spent time learning about. It is to be in depth and intelligent, with support from credible sources. This paper will be YOUR work, but you have based your knowledge on the credible work of others.

Wait !!!!!!!!!!!! Research is not: Just gathering information Rearranging facts Combining a paragraph from an encyclopedia with a couple of paragraphs from websites. That's plagiarism.

Research Process

Defining and planning your task Needed requirement before starting Read the assignment and identify the research question. Identify assessment criteria. Underline due dates. Sources needed.

Things to consider when choosing a topic 1. picking a topic of interest 2. deciding what you know and do not know about this topic 3. Choose a subject for which a wide range of source material is available. 4. determining if the topic is too narrow (no research) or too broad (too much research).

After you have chosen a general topic, you must narrow it so that it becomes more specific and easier to research.

BROAD TOPIC: Anorexia Nervosa Narrowing the Topic to Sub-Topics BROAD TOPIC: Anorexia Nervosa Narrowed TOPIC: Effects of Anorexia Nervosa Sub-Topic 1: Decreasing of Vitamins and Minerals in the body Sub-Topic 2: Negative side effects on organs Sub-Topic 3: Heart issues

Narrowed Topic Sub-topics General Topic 1. Drugs 2. Heart Disease 3. Obesity

General Topic Narrowed Topic Sub-Topics 1. Drugs *The effects of drugs on teenagers mood swings/ depression/ violent behavior 2. Heart Disease * The causes of heart diseases smoking/ blood pressure cholesterol 3. Obesity * Obesity treatment Exercise/ Changing behaviors/ Medications

Time Management http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P785j15Tzk

Time Management Write down all due dates. Break down the research process into steps. Assign a due date for each step. Make weekly and daily priority lists.

Locating and Selecting Sources Explore the library using books, journals, and on-line databases. Select the sources and start recording the information that are relevant Contact a librarian who can provide guidance during your search Write a bibliography for the sources as you work https://www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/research/

Process and Organize Information *Organize, analyze, synthesize, sort and digest the information gathered to effectively communicate your thoughts, and ideas. Make sure your research has a clear introduction, body and conclusion *Include only relevant and understandable information. Make sure you have used your own words and has been carefully noted. *(Document “write a bibliography “)all ideas borrowed or quotes used to avoid plagiarism. write down the bibliography at the end

Produce and Present Work What is my product? Essay magazine article booklet poster PowerPoint presentation website

Evaluate and Reflect This is your chance Evaluate and Reflect This is your chance *To look back at the work you did and what you have learned during this research project *To do better next time

My Reflections About myself About my project 1-What is the most important thing you learned ? 2-Did you use your time wisely 3- What is the most useful research skill you learned and how you used it? About my project 1-What was the most/least enjoyable part of this project? 2- Were there other sources you could have used? 3- Did you check with the teacher to ensure you were on track?