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Steps in preparing a research paper
This document outlines the key steps in preparing a research paper. It discusses selecting a topic, locating relevant information through methods like reviewing library materials and conducting interviews, and organizing the research by taking notes and outlining. The four main steps are: 1) selecting a topic and defining the problem, 2) locating information through various sources, 3) reading materials and organizing, and 4) writing and documenting the paper by creating drafts and citations. The document provides examples of narrowing topics and assigns the reader to define what a research paper is and list its main parts and chapters.
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Steps in preparing a research paper
- 2. WHAT IS ARESEARCH PAPER? It is an expanded essay that presents your own interpretation, evaluation or argument. It involves surveying a field of knowledge in order to find the best possible information in that field.
- 3. STEPS IN PREPARING ARESEARCH PAPER STEP 1 Selecting a subject Defining the problem Ex. “Unemployment maybe defined as involuntary idleness on the part of laborers who are able to work and willing to work but cannot find work”
- 4. Going over the librarymaterials Securing pamphlets and documents STEP 2 Locating Information Conducting personal interviews
- 5. Evaluating materials Outlining and organizing materials STEP 3 Reading materials& organizing the research paper Reading and note taking
- 6. Writing the first draft Documenting thepaper STEP 4 Writing and documenting the library paper Revising the first draft Writing the final draft
- 7. ACTIVITY: In writinga research paper, you need to know how to narrow down your topic. Try the exercises below. Narrow each subject down to a topic you can handle. Very Broad More specific but still broad for paper Just Right Ex. Bilingualism Bilingualism in the The effects of Philippines bilingualism in the education system in the Philippines Corruption
- 8. Energy Conservation Oil Price Hike Peso Devaluation Sex Education
- 9. ASSIGNMENT: 1. Whatis Research Paper? 2. Give the different pats of a Research Paper 3. Give the main chapters of a research paper and define each (Reference: English of the New Generation, pp. 116-122)