Writing the Research Paper

How do I do it? Research—Gather Articles Read Articles—Get an idea of what is being discussed about the topic Determine Thesis—Write your argument Determine Outline—Write an outline detailing the sections of your argument. Find Notes for your essay—Find sections, sentences, phrases, paragraphs which can serve as evidence in each section of your research paper. Determine in which part of the outline those notes will most likely be used. Copy (quote or paraphrase) the section onto your note card and label the note card with the section of the outline and the author and page number of the article from which you used the notes. 6 Order the notes and draft your paragraph.

Research—Gather Articles

Read Articles—Get an idea of what is being discussed about the topic

Determine Thesis—Write your argument

Determine Outline—Write an outline detailing the sections of your argument.

Find Notes for your essay—Find sections, sentences, phrases, paragraphs which can serve as evidence in each section of your research paper.

Determine in which part of the outline those notes will most likely be used.

Copy (quote or paraphrase) the section onto your note card and label the note card with the section of the outline and the author and page number of the article from which you used the notes.

6 Order the notes and draft your paragraph.

Drafting the Paragraph 6 Order the notes and draft your paragraph. a. Write the topic sentence of the paragraph. b. Develop the paragraph using the notes from the articles. c. Include any commentary (your own ideas) to expand on the information from the articles. Commentary can also be used to link an idea from one article to an idea from another. d. Write an in-text citation after each sentence or groups of sentences from a particular article (source). e. In-text citations should include the author’s last name and the page number in which that information can be found (Garcia 4). If the article has no author then use a shortened version of the title. (“The House on Mango Street” 5) (“House” 5) f. The end punctuation should follow the in-text citation. g. Exception: If the quote is a long quote comprised of more than two type-written lines, indent each line 10 spaces or tab twice. Example: see page 204 SF Writer

6 Order the notes and draft your paragraph.

a. Write the topic sentence of the paragraph.

b. Develop the paragraph using the notes from the articles.

c. Include any commentary (your own ideas) to expand on the information from the articles. Commentary can also be used to link an idea from one article to an idea from another.

d. Write an in-text citation after each sentence or groups of sentences from a particular article (source).

e. In-text citations should include the author’s last name and the page number in which that information can be found (Garcia 4). If the article has no author then use a shortened version of the title.

(“The House on Mango Street” 5)

(“House” 5)

f. The end punctuation should follow the in-text citation.

g. Exception: If the quote is a long quote comprised of more than two type-written lines, indent each line 10 spaces or tab twice.

Example: see page 204 SF Writer

Benefits of Pet Ownership Thesis: Owning a pet can be beneficial to a child. I. Teaches responsibility II. Teaches trust III.

Thesis: Owning a pet can be beneficial to a child.

I. Teaches responsibility

II. Teaches trust

III.

Paraphrasing To put information found in article in your own words. Example “ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.” Sentence from pg. 15 of Keyone A child’s sense of trust can be developed because a pet’s constant presence can be comforting. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting and thus help a child develop his sense of trust.

To put information found in article in your own words.

Example

“ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.”

Sentence from pg. 15 of Keyone

A child’s sense of trust can be developed because a pet’s constant presence can be comforting.

A pet’s constant presence can be comforting and thus help a child develop his sense of trust.

Note card looks like this: Teaches trust Keyone Page 15 A child’s sense of trust can be developed because a pet’s constant presence can be comforting.

Teaches trust

Keyone

Page 15

A child’s sense of trust can be developed because a pet’s constant presence can be comforting.

Quoting Write the exact words found in the article. Example “ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.” Sentence from pg. 15 of Keyone “ Pets can . . .serve as a succouring presence.”

Write the exact words found in the article.

Example

“ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.”

Sentence from pg. 15 of Keyone

“ Pets can . . .serve as a succouring presence.”

Note card looks like this: Teaches trust Keyone Page 15 “ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.”

Teaches trust

Keyone

Page 15

“ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.”

Note card looks like this: Teaches trust Keyone Page 15 “ Pets can . . .serve as a succouring presence.”

Teaches trust

Keyone

Page 15

“ Pets can . . .serve as a succouring presence.”

Benefits of Pet Ownership Thesis: Pet ownership can have health benefits for the elderly. I. Decrease Depression A. Interact more with people B. Have a companion C. II. Lower High Blood Pressure III. Recuperate from illness IV.

Benefits of Pet Ownership

Thesis: Pet ownership can have health benefits for the elderly.

I. Decrease Depression

A. Interact more with people

B. Have a companion

C.

II. Lower High Blood Pressure

III. Recuperate from illness

IV.

Practice—Write at least one note card using a paraphrase and one using a quote ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Benefits of Pet Ownership Thesis: Pet ownership can have health benefits for the elderly. I. Decrease Depression

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Benefits of Pet Ownership

Thesis: Pet ownership can have health benefits for the elderly.

I. Decrease Depression

Drafting the Paragraph 6 Order the notes and draft your paragraph. a. Write the topic sentence of the paragraph. b. Develop the paragraph using the notes from the articles. c. Include any commentary (your own ideas) to expand on the information from the articles. Commentary can also be used to link an idea from one article to an idea from another. d. Write an in-text citation after each sentence or groups of sentences from a particular article (source). e. In-text citations should include the author’s last name and the page number in which that information can be found (Garcia 4). If the article has no author then use a shortened version of the title. (“The House on Mango Street” 5) (“House” 5) f. The end punctuation should follow the in-text citation. g. Exception: If the quote is a long quote comprised of more than two type-written lines, indent each line 10 spaces or tab twice. Example: see page 204 SF Writer

6 Order the notes and draft your paragraph.

a. Write the topic sentence of the paragraph.

b. Develop the paragraph using the notes from the articles.

c. Include any commentary (your own ideas) to expand on the information from the articles. Commentary can also be used to link an idea from one article to an idea from another.

d. Write an in-text citation after each sentence or groups of sentences from a particular article (source).

e. In-text citations should include the author’s last name and the page number in which that information can be found (Garcia 4). If the article has no author then use a shortened version of the title.

(“The House on Mango Street” 5)

(“House” 5)

f. The end punctuation should follow the in-text citation.

g. Exception: If the quote is a long quote comprised of more than two type-written lines, indent each line 10 spaces or tab twice.

Example: see page 204 SF Writer

Benefits of Pet Ownership Thesis: Owning a pet can be beneficial to a child. I. Teaches responsibility II. Teaches trust III.

Thesis: Owning a pet can be beneficial to a child.

I. Teaches responsibility

II. Teaches trust

III.

Drafting your own paragraph Mixing a paraphrase and a quote can help embed a quote. Note: You cannot use a quote as a complete sentence. Incorrect “ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.” Correct A child’s sense of trust can be developed because a pet can “serve as a succouring presence” (Keyone 15).

Mixing a paraphrase and a quote can help embed a quote.

Note: You cannot use a quote as a complete sentence.

Incorrect

“ Pets can help children develop their sense of trust and serve as a succouring presence.”

Correct

A child’s sense of trust can be developed because a pet can “serve as a succouring presence” (Keyone 15).

In-text Citations Each section of your paragraph which has information from one of your sources must be documented properly. Write an in-text citation after each section (sentence or sentences).

Each section of your paragraph which has information from one of your sources must be documented properly. Write an in-text citation after each section (sentence or sentences).

Drafting a Paragraph with In-text Citations Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15).

Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15).

Drafting a Paragraph with In-text Citations Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15). The child will have someone to turn to when he needs “nonjudgmental companionship” (“Paws” 1).

Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15). The child will have someone to turn to when he needs “nonjudgmental companionship” (“Paws” 1).

Drafting a Paragraph with In-text Citations Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15). The child will have someone to turn to when he needs “nonjudgmental companionship” (“Paws” 1). He learns quickly that the animal “consistently show[s] . . . love and loyalty” without regard to mood or circumstance (“Pets” 3).

Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15). The child will have someone to turn to when he needs “nonjudgmental companionship” (“Paws” 1). He learns quickly that the animal “consistently show[s] . . . love and loyalty” without regard to mood or circumstance (“Pets” 3).

Drafting a Paragraph with In-text Citations He learns quickly that the animal “consistently show[s] . . . love and loyalty” without regard to mood or circumstance (“Pets” 3). Original says:”Children soon learn that animals consistently show non-judgmental love and loyalty. . .”

He learns quickly that the animal “consistently show[s] . . . love and loyalty” without regard to mood or circumstance (“Pets” 3).

Original says:”Children soon learn that animals consistently show non-judgmental love and loyalty. . .”

Drafting a Paragraph with In-text Citations Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15). The child will have someone to turn to when he needs “nonjudgmental companionship” (“Paws” 1). He learns quickly that the animal “consistently show[s] . . . love and loyalty” without regard to mood or circumstance (“Pets” 3). He will come to depend on the “unfailing friendship” of his pet (“Paws” 1).

Owning a pet can benefit children because it helps them develop their sense of trust. A pet’s constant presence can be comforting to a child in times of confusion (Keyone 15). The child will have someone to turn to when he needs “nonjudgmental companionship” (“Paws” 1). He learns quickly that the animal “consistently show[s] . . . love and loyalty” without regard to mood or circumstance (“Pets” 3). He will come to depend on the “unfailing friendship” of his pet (“Paws” 1).

Practice Research Paragraph The objective of this assignment is for you to practice the skills of research paper writing, including searching for appropriate notes, writing notes, drafting paragraph and documenting using in-text citations. Using the following topic, thesis, and subtopic Benefits of Pet Ownership Thesis: Pet ownership can have health benefits for the elderly. I. Decrease Depression Find sections in article as support. Paraphrase or quote on note cards. Remember to include source information. (6-10 note cards) Write topic Sentence for Paragraph. Draft your paragraph. (1/2 to 1 page) Include in-text citations.

Practice Research Paragraph

The objective of this assignment is for you to practice the skills of research paper writing, including searching for appropriate notes, writing notes, drafting paragraph and documenting using in-text citations.

Using the following topic, thesis, and subtopic

Benefits of Pet Ownership Thesis: Pet ownership can have health benefits for the elderly. I. Decrease Depression

Find sections in article as support.

Paraphrase or quote on note cards. Remember to include source information. (6-10 note cards)

Write topic Sentence for Paragraph.

Draft your paragraph. (1/2 to 1 page) Include in-text citations.

Grade sheet Practice Research Paragraph 10 points each _______Completed 6-10 note cards _______Completed note cards correctly Completed Paragraph with the following _______Topic sentence _______In-text citations after each source used. _______In-text citations _______Paraphrased correctly written correctly _______Quoted correctly _______Embedded quotes correctly _______Paragraph develops topic sentence _______Paragraph supports thesis

10 points each

_______Completed 6-10 note cards _______Completed note cards correctly

Completed Paragraph with the following

_______Topic sentence _______In-text citations after each source used.

_______In-text citations _______Paraphrased correctly

written correctly

_______Quoted correctly _______Embedded quotes correctly

_______Paragraph develops topic sentence

_______Paragraph supports thesis