Transcript Research Writing - Valley View High School

Research Writing
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Requirements
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3 Sources
10 Notecards
3 full Pages Minimum
Documented Sentence Outline
Typed Rough Draft and Works Cited page
Typed Final Draft and Works Cited page
Final copy and works cited page must be
submitted to turnitin .com
What is plagiarism?
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turning in someone else's work as your own
copying words or ideas from someone else without giving
credit
failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
changing words but copying the sentence structure of a
source without giving credit
copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes
up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not
(see our section on "fair use" rules)
How to prevent plagiarism?
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Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided,
however, by citing sources. Simply
acknowledging that certain material has
been borrowed, and providing your
audience with the information necessary to
find that source, is usually enough to
prevent plagiarism- www.turnitin.com
Sample Note card (Front)
Library Call #
A
Huff, Dana. How to
Write Research
Papers. Dunwoody:
Weber School Press,
2005.
Source letter for
reference
Sample Note Card (Back)
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Subject of Note Card
A1
(Descriptive Heading)
Fact or quotation to include in
your paper. p. 123
Use the opportunity to
paraphrase as much as
possible in order to cut down
on work when you do your
outline and first draft. If the
quote is especially good and it
would be better not to
paraphrase, put quotation
marks around it and copy it
word for word.
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Source letter and card
number
When you create a note card,
you need to make sure you
include the following
information in order to make
life easier on yourself:
From which source did you
find the information?
Source letter and card number
On what page did you find it?
To what subject does the note
pertain?
What is the fact or quotation?
Sample Works Cited Page:
Use: www.citationmachine.net
Click on link for sample:
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How to create a thesis statement?
What is your argument?
 Give 3 reasons to support your argument?
(Put together in one thesis statement)
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Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence 1
Topic Sentence 2
Topic Sentence 3
Outline Format (Intro & Body-Past)
I. Introduction
 A. Hook statement
B. Statement of Thesisthis is one sentence
which clearly states the
main point you are
trying to make in the
paper.
(Note: at the beginning
to your research, you
may not have a clear
thesis. This can be
changed after you have
researched.)
II. Body
 A. Past - Background
information about the
situation or topic you are
researching.
 1. When did it develop?
2. Where did it
originate?
3. How did it become a
problem or situation?
4. Who are the people
involved?
5. What are the issues?
6. Other
Outline Format (Body-Present)
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B. Present
1. How has the situation or
problem changed?
2. What is the current
situation?
3. Give examples
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4. What laws or
constitutional
relationship does your
topic have? ** If your
topic is a biography (i.e.
Osama Bin Laden) was
there an impact that this
person had with a law or
constitutional
amendment? (i.e.
terrorism-creation of
Homeland Security)
5. Who does it affect?
6. Other
Outline Format (Body-Future &
Conclusion)
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C. Future
1. What might happen?
2. What do you think should happen?
3. What laws need to be written?
4. How will it affect people?
5. Other
III Conclusion
Parenthetical Citations
For every quote or paraphrase:
In parenthesis-author’s last name & page #
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EXAMPLE:
“……………………………” (Harris, 6).
Transitions
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Addition: first of all, secondly, the third reason,
finally, last of all, also, next, another, and, in
addition, moreover, furthermore
Time: first, then, next, after, as, before, while,
now, during, finally
Change of Direction: but, however, yet, in
contrast, otherwise, still, on the contrary, on the
other hand
Transitions (Con’t)
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Conclusion: therefore, consequently, thus, then,
as a result, in summary, to conclude, last of all,
finally
Illustration: for example, for instance,
specifically, as an illustration, once, such as
Emphasis: most of all, important, keep in mind,
remember that, principally, the basic cause, the
biggest advantage, a major concern, a key
feature
Writing the rough draft!
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You must use Microsoft Word (NOT notepad
or MICROSOFT WORKS!!!).
1. The minimum length of paper for this
assignment is 5-6 pages typed.
2. Sort your note cards by the numbers and
headings from your outline.
3. Keep your outline in front of you and follow it
as you write.
4. Write each section of the paper from the
cards about that section. Keep unused cards-you may need them later. Do this for each part.
Con’t
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5. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence.
The rest of the paragraph has facts which
support that sentence. Strive for smoothness in
your writing. Use words such as therefore,
finally, next, consequently.
6. Do not overuse quotations. Use your own
comments between them. Make sure you cite
your sources with parenthetical citations.
7. Make sure you review your final bibliography.
8. Do not plagiarize. This is an automatic failure.
Revising & Rewriting
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1. As soon as you have finished your first draft
and can give it undivided attention, reread for
logic, details, and smoothness of phrasing.
2. Read it aloud to yourself or a friendly listener.
3. Read it again to check for grammar.
4. Ask a friend to read it and make suggestions.
(Peer Evaluations)
Research Paper Checklist
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Choose a general topic
Create a working thesis
Working outline
Source cards (3)
Note cards (10)
Final thesis statement
Formal outline
First draft
Final draft/paper package