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Chapter Thirteen
Planning and Writing a Research Paper
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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