November 13, 2009
Your research paper outline is the best focal point you will have for your research paper. The research paper outline will enable you to keep track of your research and apply it effectively to your paper. First writing out the basic outline – Introduction, Body, and Conclusion, can do this. Following the basic information, you must insert your topic sentence or topic statement, and begin developing research to defend or dispute your topic sentence. Each source of research should be added into your outline to demonstrate where it should be and how it will be used. A historical review article would be in the section of your body that describes the history of your topic; however, it will also be noted in your introduction and key aspects will be part of your conclusion. (more…)
July 15, 2009
When you write a good research paper, you already know what it will require the most of – research. A good research paper relies on research, this rarely means you are going to have a successful research paper using a single source, or even a couple of sources. Prepare to use no less than three sources – contemporary sources that demonstrate up-to-date information on your topic. A simple research paper may include your textbook, a reading assigned during class, and a single peer-reviewed article you obtain through a school database.
Gathering research is a little more difficult than the days of finding the elusive library assistant. Online databases contain many different types of article and research that will enable you to do a good research paper, but can be difficult to get through. Start with two important notes – Wikipedia is not an Encyclopedia and your school’s online library is not Google. (more…)