Elements of a Research Paper
Elements of a research paper
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Research is the process of going up alleys to see if they are blind.
Marston Bates, 1906-74
American zoologist
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El e m e n t s o f a R e s e a rc h P a p e r
Set the stage; state the problem (introduction)
Topic:
generally describe the topic and how it fits into your field of study
Set the scene
Describe the environment and its conditions
Get permission before using personal information
Introduce and describe the problem
Describe what you intend to show/argue and why
What is its significance?
Illustrate the problem with an interesting example
(Remember you are writing for an audience and want to capture their interest)
Begin to define terms, concepts, vocabulary
If possible, use one authoritative source or combine definitions and footnote your sources
Later in the development of your paper, be conscious of using new terms and their definitions
Since tasks begun well, likely have good finishes (Sophocles) review the topic, scene, and problem with your teacher or supervisor to verify if you are on the right path
Review the Literature
What research is relevant?
How is it organized? c.f.: Writing Center/University of Wisconsin 's Review of literature
W ri t i ng, vocabul ary and s pel l i ng
R es earch and readi ng
M at h and s ci ence;
B i bl i ographi es
Develop your Hypotheses
Your hypothesis is your
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Research is the process of going up alleys to see if they are blind.
Marston Bates, 1906-74
American zoologist
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T i m e, s t res s an d p ro j ect m an ag em en t ;
P ro b l em s o l v i n g
S t udyi ng/ l earni ng; wi t h ot hers , and i n t he cl as s room
T hi nki ng/ m em ori zi ng;
T es t preparat i on
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El e m e n t s o f a R e s e a rc h P a p e r
Set the stage; state the problem (introduction)
Topic:
generally describe the topic and how it fits into your field of study
Set the scene
Describe the environment and its conditions
Get permission before using personal information
Introduce and describe the problem
Describe what you intend to show/argue and why
What is its significance?
Illustrate the problem with an interesting example
(Remember you are writing for an audience and want to capture their interest)
Begin to define terms, concepts, vocabulary
If possible, use one authoritative source or combine definitions and footnote your sources
Later in the development of your paper, be conscious of using new terms and their definitions
Since tasks begun well, likely have good finishes (Sophocles) review the topic, scene, and problem with your teacher or supervisor to verify if you are on the right path
Review the Literature
What research is relevant?
How is it organized? c.f.: Writing Center/University of Wisconsin 's Review of literature
W ri t i ng, vocabul ary and s pel l i ng
R es earch and readi ng
M at h and s ci ence;
B i bl i ographi es
Develop your Hypotheses
Your hypothesis is your
References: 2. Online Writing Lab, Writing a Research Paper, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, (September 17, 2004)