2. The basic 1,2, and 3’s To a good
Research paper.
First you need to figure out the topic of what you are
going to be researching.
Then you have to have your mind set on what
information you are mainly going to be looking for.
Always use more then one source such a
Books, Magazines, internet, and Etc.
3. What information are you looking for?
Keyword searching is a strategy to help you find the information you want.
Before you begin searching create a list of words that describe
your topic.
Use a thesaurus to stimulate your word choice.
Generate synonyms for your topic
Creating a list of Keywords will help you focus (narrow) in on
your topic.
As you research and depending on what you find you may have
to change your keywords to broaden or narrow your results.
Use names of important people, places and events/issues.
Remember to also browse your textbook for keywords.
4. The two main search engines that
are being used today are:
Google Yahoo
5. 10 Easy tips when doing a Research
project.!
1. Identify and Document Your Research Topic or
Problem
2. Conduct Background Research
3. Give Yourself Plenty of Time
4. Determine The Types of Information You Will Need
5. Select Your Tools Carefully
6. Plan Your Search Strategy
7. Document Your Search Thoroughly
8. Evaluate Your Results
9. Cite Your Research
10. If You're Confused, Ask for Help!
6. The 7 main steps to Doing a research
Paper.
STEP 1: IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP YOUR TOPIC
STEP 2: FIND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
STEP 3: USE CATALOGS TO FIND BOOKS AND MEDIA
STEP 4: USE INDEXES TO FIND PERIODICAL ARTICLES
STEP 5: FIND INTERNET RESOURCES
STEP 6: EVALUATE WHAT YOU FIND
STEP 7: CITE WHAT YOU FIND USING A STANDARD FORMAT (MLA/APA)
7. Doing a research project is never
really as hard as you make it seem
sometimes you just have to give
yourself a little more credit and
take time to actually attempt at it
before saying you can’t.!(: I hope
you enjoyed my Power Point on
how to do a research Paper.’
