1. Mrs. Corder

2. Getting ready for research

3. What is a research paper anyway?

4. A research paper is an investigative, written report based upon information compiled from a variety of resources.

5. Some possible resources for gathering information include both print and nonprint: Encyclopedias Dictionaries Reference books Atlases Almanacs Journals Magazines Newspapers Internet Subscription Services (Alabama Virtual Library)

6. You will learn valuable research skills: Find information and evaluate it for quality. Use the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL). Write source cards. Summarize information. Avoid plagiarism. Write note cards. Write an outline. Make in-text citations. Compile a Works Cited page.

7. You will find that doing research requires a logical process: Locating information Writing source cards Summarizing information on note cards Organizing information into an outline Writing the first draft with in-text citations Evaluating the first draft Revising and editing the outline and first draft Writing the final draft Compiling a Works Cited page

8. Your paper will have information from these required sources: One encyclopedia (print or online) One print source *not encyclopedia One AVL reference database One Internet source Your choice

9. You will learn to make a source card!

10. You will learn to write note cards!

11. You will learn to prepare an outline!

12. You will learn to make in-text citations!

13. You will learn to make a Works Cited page!

14. Finally, you will have a research paper!

15. Remember, research is a process! Follow all directions carefully. Consult your notes for examples. Be an investigator of facts. Organize your materials. Don’t fall behind on deadlines! Stay focused and work hard.

16. Don’t let this be YOU!