1. Using Research in a Project Comm Arts II Mr. Wreford

2. Using Research Using Research in a Project: Write about a topic that bears scrutiny—usually a topic that others have investigated before. Conduct research to answer specific question(s) about the topic.

3. Using Research Using Research in a Project: Synthesize information that you find through library and Internet research ( and sometimes through field research). Present your findings clearly so that others can see what you have learned.

4. Using Research Using Research in a Project: Cite your sources so that others can find and consult them and make decisions about the credibility of the information you present.

5. Using Research Sample Essay, MLA Style: Review pages 605-616. Use in conjunction with handbook handout.

6. Using Research Finding a Topic: Specific number of sources? Specific types of sources? Field research? Visual elements? Page-length requirement? Remember: audience, circumstances, purpose.

7. Using Research Developing a Topic: Formulate research questions. Begin to answer them. Conduct research activities. If necessary, adjust your research questions.

8. Using Research Establishing Credibility: Convince readers to pay attention. Create an appropriate voice. Use clear, correct prose. Refer to experts. Provide in-text citations.

9. Using Research Integrating Research: Use quotations. Include a signal phrase. If longer than 4 typed lines, use a block quotation. Don’t use too many quotations. Consider a paraphrase or summary.

10. Using Research Providing Structure: Thesis sentences. Forecasting terms. Headings and subheadings. Transitional words. Charts, graphs, boldface type, white space, or other visuals.

11. Using Research Designing a Research Project and Integrating Visual Elements: Final step before review draft. Consider verbal connection. Consider position. Visuals copied from another source should be cited.

12. Using Research Reviewing the Project: Find someone to read and comment on your draft. Correct any lack of clarity. Review mechanics and grammar. Consider a peer review.