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Analytical Research Projects Basic Elements of Analytical Research and Writing ALLEN BRIZEE AND AUBRIE HARLAND Brought to you in cooperation with the Purdue Online Writing Lab

Overview  Project types  Choosing a topic  Identifying audience  Conducting research  Organization and format

Project Types Argumentative:  Clearly defined topic.  Clearly defined thesis statement (stance).  Goal: Persuade audience.  Example: Martha Schwartz is the most influential contemporary American landscape architect.  Must support thesis with proof (data) and sound reasoning.

Project Types Analytical:  Clearly defined topic.  Research question rather than thesis.  Goal: Explore and evaluate topic.  Example: Given Martha Schwartz’s influence on contemporary American landscape architecture, what are her major design inspirations and precedents?  Must conduct thorough research and explore various sources to try to answer question.

Choosing a Topic  Consider assignment requirements.  Consider due dates, your schedule, priorities.  Determine interest - choose a topic that fulfills assignment requirements and that interests you.  Conduct preliminary research

Identifying Audience Important questions:  Who are they?  What do they need, expect?  Where will they be reading?  When will they be reading?  Why will they be reading?  How will they be reading?

Identifying Audience Primary audience: Gatekeepers, instructor, faculty, etc. Secondary audience: Peers, colleagues, coworkers, etc. Shadow audience: Others who may read the paper: blog readers, readers of online magazines, etc.

Conducting Research Preliminary research:  To save time, use your library’s website to find related sources.  Some sources may have an electronic copy available, while other sources you will have find on the shelves and check out

Conducting Research Other sources: Secondary sources: 1.Materials provided by your instructor 2.Professional publications 3.Credible Websites

Conducting Research Other sources: Primary sources:  Interviews  Observations  Experiments Use the Purdue OWL to help you conduct primary research:

Paper Organization: Introduction How to write the introduction: What is the purpose of the paper? Argumentative or Analytical?  For argumentative—What is your thesis?  For analytical—What are your research questions? Audience (optional)—Is the audience familiar with topic, terms? Research methods—How did you find your information? Findings and conclusions. Forecast organization of document.

Paper Organization: Body, References, & Appendix Basic organization:  Section 1—Introduce and explain topic.  Section 2—Discuss history, background; set the context.  Section 3—Discuss research methods.  Section 4—Discuss research findings.  Section 5—Conclusions  Works Cited/Reference List  Appendix

Where to Go for More Help Purdue University Writing Lab, Heavilon 226 Check our web site: brief questions to OWL Mail:

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