1. Introduction to the Research Essay An Overview*
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Introduction to the Research Essay An Overview
ENGL Algoma University College
6/24/2018 *

2. 1 Why Research? Investigate to find information Locate information and*
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Why Research?
Investigate to find information
Locate information and
Write conclusions 1 *

3. Categories of Research*
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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 *

4. 3 A. Report? A compilation of information, or “Exposition”*
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A. Report?
A compilation of information,
or “Exposition”
No evaluation
No interpretation 3 *

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

6. 5 C. Research Paper? Contains evaluation and interpretation*
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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 *

7. 6 Characteristics 1. Synthesis 2. Original 3. Honest, ethical*
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Characteristics
1. Synthesis
2. Original
3. Honest, ethical
4. Inclusive 6 *

8. 7 1. Synthesis Of your Discoveries Judgement Interpretation Evaluation*
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1. Synthesis
Of your
Discoveries
Judgement
Interpretation
Evaluation 7 *

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Original
Because your own reactions are in it. *

10. *
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3. Honest
Acknowledges sources. *

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

12. Steps to Write a Research Paper*
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Steps to Write a Research Paper
Choose a Subject.
Collect Information.
Evaluate Information.
Organize Ideas.
Write the paper. *

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

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

15. Step 3 - Evaluate Your Sources*
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Step Evaluate Your Sources
Are they reliable?
Are they important? *

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

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

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

19. WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS BENEFITS*
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WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS BENEFITS *

20. Develop your Critical Thinking skills*
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Develop your Critical Thinking skills
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Accuracy *

21. Develop confidence and independence Become better informed. *
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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. *

22. *
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Publish *

23. Time Management Skills*
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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. *