Research writing writing based on information gathered from outside sources.

. Research paper in-depth, written examination of a topic in which the writer puts forth a thesis, or main point, and supports it with information drawn from several outside sources.

A research paper 1. brings together factual information from a variety of credible sources. 2. develops a thesis, which presents one or more key points or arguments about the topic 3. has a consistent and effective organization 4. uses footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical notes to credit sources. 5. includes bibliography or woks-cited page. Types of research paper 1. I- search research paper about a topic of special interest to the writer. Tells the story of the writers research path 2. Academic reports help educators gauge a students ability to use research skills as a learning tool. 3. Biographical reports contain information about a person such as interview material, quotations and family history 4 Multigenre reports share insights gained through research. Rather than presenting finding in traditional report, the writers shares finding through writing spanning several genre, such as poetry, short story and drama. Strategies for generating topics 1. Scan news headlines 2. use looping 3. make a list 4. scan magazine 5. free write For narrowing your topic 1. use a web When you are writing a research paper consider : 2. Consider the audience (age, educational level and experience 3. Consider the propose Types of sources you may use to develop your research plan 1. library sources 2. internet sites 3. media sources 4. interviews Sources you might find in the library 1. Non- fictions books 2. Periodical 3. Reference books Types of reference books 1. Bibliographies 2. Almanacs 3. Atlases 4. Encyclopedias Electronics resources 1. On-line research 2. CD- Rooms

 Types of investigative research 1. Interviews 2. Surveys

Types of take notes 1. Sources card 2. Note cards

A thesis states the key point or argument you wish to make about you topic

Is important to write a thesis statement because it helps the writers to focus the research and writing on
what in central and relevant.

To organize the thesis use: chronological organization, cause an effect organization or order of importance.

The disadvantage of not writing a clear thesis is that you may gather information that does not help answer
important questions or is not organized clearly. Making an outline 1. list the main point with Roman number. 2. enter the topics with capital letter 3. under the topic list the details in Arabic number. Support you main points with : 1. Facts ( can be prove) General fats do not need to be cited 2. Statistics ( give information about you topics. Cite the origin of your statistical information) 3. Examples ( include situation from life that illustrate the points you are marking) Such examples do not need to be cited 4. Quotations ( exact words that the writer says ) word-for-word quotes from someone other than yourself. The must appear in quotations marks and be cited 5. Paraphrased information ( is retelling in your own words information you learned while research). If paraphrased information is not generally known, you must cite the source material 6. Personal observation ( are your own ideas about what you have learned ) Personal observation do not need to be cited To revising your overall structure use the color-coding strategy to identify supporting details. To revising your paragraphs use the paragraph patterns: TRI ( topic, restatement, illustration) / PS ( problem, solution) / QA( question, answer)