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Requires studying numerous informative resources just to draw a research paper outline. • Meets the goal of writing an in-depth paper.
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Academic Support Center Writing Center Resources: The LB Brief Handbook , 5th edition; http://www.sps186.org/downloads/basic/63168/Outline_information.pdf Research Paper Research writing: Involves deep individual researching Requires studying numerous informative resources just to draw a research paper outline Meets the goal of writing an in-depth paper. Necessitates the creation of a paper outline, which lays the groundwork for the entire paper. Refer to LB Brief handbook, chapter 51 , which begins on page 37 0 , for research strategy. Research Paper Steps: STEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC STEP 2. FIND INFORMATION AND TAKE NOTES STEP 3. STATE YOUR THESIS STEP 4. MAKE A TENTATIVE OUTLINE STEP 5. ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES STEP 6. WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT STEP 7. REVISE YOUR OUTLINE AND DRAFT STEP 8. TYPE FINAL PAPER STEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC Choose a topic that interests and challenges you. Your attitude towards the topic may well determine the amount of effort and enthusiasm you put into your research.
Focus on a limited aspect , e.g. narrow it down from "Religion" to "World Religion" to "Buddhism." Select a subject you can manage. Avoid subjects that are too technical, learned, or specialized. Avoid topics that have only a very narrow range of source materials. STEP 2. FIND INFORMATION AND TAKE NOTES Surf the Net:
a. Plays i. Tragedies
learn something about your topic which is the real purpose of doing a research paper in the first place. Do not include any information that is not relevant to your topic, and do not include information that you do not understand. Make sure the information that you have noted is carefully recorded and in your own words, if possible. Plagiarism is definitely out of the question. Document all ideas borrowed or quotes used very accurately. As you organize your notes, jot down detailed bibliographical information for each cited paragraph and have it ready to transfer to your Works Cited page. STEP 6. WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT Start with the first topic in your outline. Read all the relevant notes you have gathered that have been marked, e.g. with the capital Roman numeral I. Summarize, paraphrase or quote directly for each idea you plan to use in your essay. Use a technique that suits you, e.g. write summaries, paraphrases or quotations on note cards, or separate sheets of lined paper. Put all your note cards or paper in the order of your outline, e.g. IA, IB, IC. If taking notes using the computer, create meaningful filenames that match your outline codes for easy cut and paste as you type up your final paper, e.g. cut first Introduction paragraph and paste it to IA. Before you know it, you have a well- organized term paper completed exactly as outlined. STEP 7. REVISE YOUR OUTLINE AND DRAFT Read your paper for any content errors. Double check the facts and figures. Arrange and rearrange ideas to follow your outline. Reorganize your outline if necessary, but always keep the purpose of your paper and your readers in mind.