Research Papers

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Research Papers

• Outlines

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Why write an outline?

• Organizes ideas
• Puts info in a logical form
• Defines boundaries
• Shows relationships with material

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How do I write an outline?

• Nail down topic and thesis. This will give you
  direction and purpose.
• Group related research together.
• Create headings and subheadings. This will show
  you what you should include and where your
  research is weak.
• Remember to PROVE your CLAIM!

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Lets begin!

• After organizing and analyzing your research, you
  are ready for the first paragraph.
• Your intro should include three things
• Attention getter
• Background Info
• Thesis

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Body Paragraphs

• Each heading of your outline in regards to the
  body should have a new reason why the reader
  should take your side.
• Subheads in the body are specific research
  details that prove the heading.
• Headings are not as narrow as subheadings.

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Conclusion

• Be sure that your conclusion is not a copy of
  your introduction.
• Restate your thesis and tie your paper together.
• THINK
• How can this info be applied?
• Why is this important?
• What questions have I brought up that I need to
  answer?

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TIPS

• Headings will be capital letters. A good rule is
  if you have an A, you need a B.
• Subheadings will be numbers. A good rule is if
  you have a 1, you need a 2.
• If these rules are not met then you do not have
  enough info on this part of the topic.

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TIPS

• Outlines can be written in complete sentences,
  phrases, or a combination of both. It is your
  preference.
• Facts from research need to be cited within your
  outline. Include (Author page).
• Each roman numeral in your outline should be a
  new paragraph with its own idea.
• Dont forget transitions!
• The outline should be 1-3 pages in length.

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Common Mistakes

• Avoid you or I.
• Say The teacher or Doctors for example.
• Dont say many or a lot in thesis.
• Avoid contractions.
• Use As and Bs and 1s and 2scheck NOTES!
• Balance research/Use citations.
• Explain quotes/stats
• Be sure you have 12 pt. font, Times New Roman,
  Double space
• This should be almost like a note form no full
  paragraphs . . . that comes with the rough draft.
• Dont write things like, give example here or
  Salary. Actually write those things out.
• Never use one word in an outline.

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Questions?

• Good luck!!
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