978-1259989582 Chapter 13 Part 2

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c. Follow the steps of the writing process.

d. Make sure your voice is strong within your paper.

e. You may need additional paragraphs to support each point.

f. Cite your sources.

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Vocabulary Review

Boolean logic: a process where you use words like “and,” “or,” “not” to make your

search more precise (LO 13.5)

Computerized catalogue: an index of the library’s holdings, with specific information

about each item (LO 13.5)

Database: a comprehensive collection of related data organized and accessible via

computer (LO 13.5)

Discussion group: an online forum where individuals can share ideas about a specific

topic (LO 13.5)

Keywords: significant words or phrases used to narrow a database search (LO 13.5)

Paraphrase: a reworded version of a sentence or short passage from an original work.

(LO 13.7)

Plagiarism: the use of another’s words or ideas without giving appropriate credit (LO

13.1)

Primary research: gathering first-hand information about your subject (LO 13.8)

Quotation: an author’s exact words enclosed in quotation marks. (LO 13.7)

Search engine: a computer program used to locate information on the Internet (LO

13.5)

Summary: a condensed version of an original document using different wording. (LO

13.7)

Survey: a questionnaire geared toward gaining information from people who are

familiar with the subject you are researching (LO 13.8)

Synthesize: to combine material from two or more works to create something new (LO

13.10)

Working thesis: a preliminary thesis (LO 13.4)

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Class Activities and Sample Assignments

1. As a class, brainstorm a list of possible research topics. Discuss how each topic can

actually branch into several possible ideas. Determine if any students have personal

knowledge of the subjects selected. Remind students that they can actually use

each other as sources if appropriate. (LO 13.1)

2. In groups, select two of the topics created during the brainstorming activity in Activity

#1. Narrow the topics into smaller, more manageable research subjects. (LO 13.2)

3. Next, create three researchable questions for one of the narrowed subjects. Share

these questions in class. What would be the next step in the process? (LO 13.3)

4. Go to a library and find four possible sources that relate to the researchable

question. Find at least one using an online database. (LO 13.5)

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Connect Resources

SmartBook

In SmartBook for Chapter 13, Planning and Writing a Research Paper, students receive

an overview of the chapter in the “Preview” phase. During the “Read” phase, key

concepts are highlighted for students. They can also read one or more of the “Career-

Based,” “Reading and Reflection,” or “Student Writing” selections during this phase—

you will need to let students know which selections to read. During the “Practice” phase,

students respond to probes that will reinforce their learning of key concepts. If students

are struggling with an assignment, they can use the “Recharge” phase for additional

practice. Encourage students to read the chapter prior to assigning SmartBook

activities.

LearnSmart Achieve

You can use the “Customized Study Plan” to assign one or more of the following topics

and learning outcomes to students who are working on planning and writing a research

paper:

Evaluating Information and Sources

Identify relevant and appropriate sources of information for a given research question

and intended audience.

Recognize sources that may be biased, incomplete, or untrustworthy.

Identify the level of expertise of a source.

Determine the reliability of online sources.

Determine if a source is popular or scholarly.

Identify the appropriate use of popular sources and scholarly sources.

Integrating Source Material into a Text

Compare the use of paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting from a text.

Compare the use of strategies for integrating source material into a text.

Explain the use and purpose of MLA works-cited lists.

Explain the use and purpose of APA reference lists.

Demonstrate the correct use of an in-text citation using MLA format.

Demonstrate the correct use of an in-text citation using APA format.

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Using Information Ethically and Legally

Define plagiarism and “patchwriting.”

Explain why plagiarism and “patchwriting” are inappropriate uses of sources in a text.

Recognize the importance of documenting sources of information.

Recall what is meant by “common knowledge.”

Identify information that does not require documentation.

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