Transcript Research and Thesis Information

RESEARCH
TECHNIQUES
What makes for a good source?
1. Reputable websites:
2. 1. Which websites would you use?
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Wikipedia?
.org
.com
.edu
gov
What would be a primary
source?
1. A primary source would be:
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Diary
Survey
Interview
Website
UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH
• 1. Searching for relevant topics
• 2. Evaluating a possible subject
• 3. Focusing your efforts
• 4. Writing a thesis statement
CONDUCTING GOOD
RESEARCH
• 1. Locating available resources
• 2. Critically evaluating resources
• 3. Recording detailed notes
• 4. Documenting source information:
• A. Author, publication date and location, page numbers.
THESIS STATEMENT
• 1. What is a thesis statement?
• A. Provides the purpose of the essay.
• B. Declares what you believe and what you intend to prove.
• C. Makes the difference between thoughtful research and a
simple re-telling of facts.
• D. Helps you focus your information.
• E. Must do research and reading prior to developing a thesis.
THESIS BRAINSTORMING
• 1. As you read, look for the following:
• A. Interesting contrasts and comparisons or patterns emerging
in the information.
• B. Is there something in the information that surprises you?
• C. Do you encounter ideas that make you wonder why?