The document provides guidance on writing a research paper, including an overview of the research process, library tools, note-taking strategies, outlining, thesis development, and paragraph writing techniques. It discusses how to conduct research and analysis to prove a thesis. It emphasizes the importance of properly citing sources to avoid plagiarism. The document offers tips for understanding assignments, developing topics, creating outlines and timelines, taking effective notes, evaluating sources, and revising papers.
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Literagure review
Research design
Qualitative research
Conclusion
The review process
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Research, Writing, and Publishing in High Impact JournalsDr. Abdul Mujeebu M
This is compilation of my presentations in a recent workshop at AMU Aligarh, India. Interested institutions can contact me for conducting similar workshop.
Scientific research and its publication
A process and the research process
Writing and submitting a paper to a journal
Other processes in research
Literagure review
Research design
Qualitative research
Conclusion
The review process
Information about JCES, the Journal of Community Engagement Scholarship, which is produced by the Center for Community-Based Partnership of the University of Alabama.
Writing the winning thesis or dissertation, a step by step guide. Slides have been prepared from the book of the same name authored by Randy L. Joyner, William A. Rouse and Allan A. Glatthorn.
2012.06.20 International and Collaborative ResearchNUI Galway
Professor Chris Brewster, Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK presented this seminar "International and Collaborative Research" at the Whitaker Institute on 20th June 2012.
This webinar will explain what text-mining is and why it is important to text-mine research papers. We will consider real-world use-cases and applications and discuss barriers to wider adoption of text-mining.
We will also provide practical advice on how to start text-mining research papers, such as where to obtain data, how to access relevant APIs and highlight some of the tools that are available.
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Any student in a high level institution will be usually required to write a variety of dissertations, papers and essays throughout the whole period of their studies.
These writing tasks and assignments will cover a myriad of goals, objectives and purposes.
How to write a research paper: How to write a research paper?
The research paper can be considered as the living thing which grows and changes as the student explores, interprets and evaluates sources related to a specific topic. Steps to write a research paper:
• Choose your topic.
• Begin your search.
• Making an outline.
• Write your paper.
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REQUIREMENTS RESEARCH PROJECT
Now it's time to begin (two) major writing assignments: 1) the Focused Annotated Bibliography and 2) the Research Paper assignments. The Focused Annotated Bibliography is the research for the final research paper; therefore, you need to provide a "focus," a purpose statement that will become your thesis for the paper. Make sure you use correct MLA style for both papers. Directions for both assignments are in the course content; I suggest that you read all directions, example, etc. before beginning the bibliography assignment. Also read "How to Write about Literature" and "How to do Research" in the course content.
Requirements Specific directions, guides and examples are in Unit One: “Course Resources & Writing Assignments” in the Content. Read Unit One before beginning this assignment. Due Date: check the course calendar in the Syllabus and Start Items in the course content
Clear focus or thesis that is supported with examples, quotes and paraphrases from both primary and secondary sources.
6-8 pages in length, not counting the Works Cited page
MLA documentation style
Typed and double-spaced, 12 point font such as Times New Roman
Written in Standard English, free of grammatical and spelling errors
Use at least five scholarly sources; the best databases are: JSTOR, MLA, and Literary Reference Center. If an article isn’t available in our library, use interlibrary loan. You can order interlibrary loan articles online on the library’s website. Articles will be delivered to your email address.
Please note that you may or may not use all the sources cited in your Annotated Bibliography, which is part of your preliminary research. Whether you use a source depends on your thesis or purpose.
A word of caution: do not use non-scholarly sources or any online sources, especially Wikipedia or Sparknotes. If you rely on these sources, you will fail the assignment.
If you plagiarize, you will receive a zero for the assignment and may fail the class.
I will only accept Word files; do not use PDF.
Do not use online bibliography help, services that supposedly put your citations in correct MLA style – these sources are not accurate or reliable. You are responsible for understanding and implementing correct MLA style in your citations and in your papers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESEARCH PAPER (PART TWO)
READ & EXTRACTED From UNIT 1
The Research Paper Assignment What is a Research Paper? In this class, the research paper is defined as a literary analysis, (see my handout on how to write a literary analysis in this module), a paper that explains and interprets a specific idea about one of the texts assigned in the course. Remember that you are using the primary source, the text, to support a specific reading – to do this process, you must do a close reading of your text. This involves finding evidence from the primary text to support your argument, your claim or thesis. You are also required to use scholarly eviden ...
2. An overview of the Research Process
Review of Library Tools and Note-Taking
Strategies
Outlining, Thesis, and Paragraph Writing
Techniques
3.
4. In short, you use your source material (Research)
AND your own insights (Analysis) to prove your
thesis/point(s).
Research:
Find and cite source material in various parts of
your paper in an attempt to prove your
conclusions.
Analysis:
You need to investigate and then evaluate
sources to provide insight on why the research
matters/is relevant.
5. A listing of facts on a topic
A summary
Reporting what someone else has said
Important Reminder:
Copying another author’s work without properly
citing him or her in your paper is plagiarism, and
plagiarism is strictly prohibited!
6. The stretch before the run!
Read your assignment CAREFULLY!
ASK QUESTIONS! Contact your instructor early and
frequently to discuss your questions and topic
ideas.
7. What is the length of the paper?
How many sources are required?
What type of sources are required?
Is the topic provided or do you have to narrow
down the topic yourself?
Are there keywords or phrases that you do not
understand?
What are the important deadlines/due dates?
Special notes from instructors.
8. Brainstorm.
Make a plan.
Divide your time into
thirds:
1/3 time Researching
1/3 time Writing
1/3 time Proofing/Editing
You can’t run a marathon before you run the mile!
9. Preview:
Do some background research:
Textbook
Encyclopedia
Google Search
Keywords:
Identify keywords that describe your topic
Consider related words (synonyms) that describe
concepts
Use a thesaurus!
10. Defines the reason you are writing.
The thesis is the road map of your paper.
Clearly indentifies the topic being discussed.
Is specific: It should cover only what is being discussed in
the paper.
Is arguable: Your research needs to support this idea.
Ideally, it is one sentence long and located at the end of
your introduction.
11. Your instructor has just assigned you a
Research Paper on:
“Why Rasmussen is Awesome”
A graphic organizer might help you
brainstorm ideas.
12. Now that you are warmed up and you have
made a plan, it is time to run the race!
QUICK TIP: You must have adequate research
to back your ideas or the paper will not cross
the finish line.
13. A system for taking notes is vital to organization.
Notebook paper
Index cards
Electronic note-taking apps
TIP: Write information in your own words. Put
“quotation marks” around word-for-word info.
14. Label your notes with source information
Record the bibliographic information for
every resource you use in your research
Create a folder to hold source material
Use NoodleBib to create a references list
citation for all of source material. You can
edit later.
15. Access through the:
• Student Portal >
Library Resources
• Online Class >
Resources Tab
User name: firstname.lastname
Password: Rasmussen student password
16.
17. You can’t always judge a book by its cover…but who
would you rather get medical advice from?
A. Or B.
18. Currency
Is the resource timely?
Relevance
Does it fulfill an information need?
Authority
Is the author respected in the field?
Accuracy
Is the information accurate and reliable?
Purpose
Why was this written? To educate? Sell?
Persuade?
19. Consider domain names for web sites
.edu (educational)
.gov (government)
.org (non-profit organization)
.com (commercial)
Look for important information needed in
your References page.
Can you find better info somewhere else?
20. Quality vs. Quantity
Searching the Internet may give you information
faster, but databases will give you better
information.
Rasmussen has 70+ different databases
“School of” Guides
Discovery All-In-One Search
21. Importance of Key Words
Searching full text
Define concepts with keywords
Think of synonyms
OR Connector
Connect concepts
AND Connector
22. Quotation Marks
◦ Let’s use the term Boot Camp for our search.
No Quotation Marks:
Quotation Marks:
23. Full Text
◦ Make sure you are searching for
full text only.
◦ Let’s use the term Boot Camp for
our search.
Without Full Text:
With Full Text:
24. Peer Reviewed
◦ High-quality source.
◦ Reviewed and edited by other professionals before
publication.
25. Advanced Options
◦ Lets you search titles, authors, subjects, and date
ranges exclusively.
◦ Add other terms to focus the search
◦ Let’s use two keywords: “boot camp” and military
26. Let’s narrow it down even more:
◦ Use a subject specific database
Full Text
Peer Reviewed
27.
28. Once you have established adequate
information, solidify your thesis and organize
your information.
29. Use the APA online guide:
http://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa
Download the APA Sample Paper!
Download the APA Paper Template!
Get help from the Online Writing Lab
30. Cover Page
Introduction (Approximately ½ page)
◦ Catches the reader’s attention, sets up needed
background information, and presents the Thesis.
Body Paragraphs (Varying lengths)
◦ Primary part of the paper. Typically 3+ paragraphs.
◦ Information presented to defend/argue the Thesis.
◦ Presents cited information from various sources.
◦ Each paragraph should be 5+ sentences in length.
Conclusion (Approximately ½ page)
◦ Re-evaluates information and has a strong closing.
References List
31. An announcement:
◦ My paper will be about…
◦ I have researched …and will write…
Obvious:
◦ Friendship is important.
◦ College is difficult.
A question:
◦ How does long-distance friendship work?
◦ Which is better, a little dog or a large dog?
32. “Rasmussen rocks because they have
great instructors, wonderful support,
and positive community
involvement.”
“Why Rasmussen is Awesome.”BEFORE:
AFTER:
33.
34. One of the many reasons Rasmussen is so wonderful is
because of the trained instructors available to help.
According to a student satisfaction survey done in 2011,
95% of students felt their instructors were “very willing
to provide assistance” (Smith, 2011).
Keep expanding this paragraph. Paraphrase content and
also provide direct quotes. Give credit where credit is
due! Make sure your paragraphs support the thesis.
35. Use your outline to write the paper.
The body paragraphs are the heart and soul.
Paragraphs should present a blend of your
ideas/analysis, and SUPPORT your thesis.
Be sure that you use a topic sentences.
3-5 sentences minimum (with research).
At least 1 paragraph per topic of your
outline.
Avoid personal pronouns:
◦ You, your, we, I, my, us…
36.
37. Defined: It is stealing; using words, thoughts, and/or ideas
that are not your own.
A paper should be your thoughts SUPPORTED by the research.
Avoid Copy/Paste
It means you can use tiny insights from other authors and
properly cite them in your text. Make sure to give the authors
credit for their work.
Utilize:
◦ Quotation marks
◦ Paraphrasing
◦ Proper APA citations
WHEN IN DOUBT, CITE!
38. Proofreading is the polish. This is time to find
mistakes and correct them.
◦ Formatting and Writing Mistakes
◦ Citation Mistakes
◦ Accidental Plagiarism
Grammarly (Plug-in is easiest!)
Online Writing Lab
Tutors (Tutor Match)
39. Best Boot Camp Advice: ASK QUESTIONS!
Writing Assistance & Tools:
• Live Chat
• Online Writing Lab
• Tutor Match
• APA Citation Guide
• ANSWERS Database
• LLC Webinars
• NoodleBib
Editor's Notes
This does not mean that you copy and paste someone else’s work; it means you can use tiny insights from other authors and properly cite them in your text. Make sure to give the authors credit for their work.
