RESEARCH PAPER
SOURCES
SCHOLARLY ARTICLE
RESEARCH SCHEDULE
EVALUATING SOURCES
100
What is a research paper?
A research paper analyzes a perspective or argues a point
100
Give an example of a primary source
picture, interview, etc.
100
Would an academic writing one paper from a fellow student be considered a scholarly article?
No.
100
What is the first step in the research schedule?
Figure out your starting and final date.
100
What is better, .com, .org. .edu
.org and .edu
200
How would you think of a topic for a research paper?
brainstorming, groupstorming, etc.
200
Give two examples of a secondary source
blog, autobiography, etc.
200
Is a blog written by a professor a scholarly article?
No, their fancy degree does not justify their opinion.
200
How should you set up a schedule?
Construct a blocking system. Keep it organized.
200
If you are writing about legalizing gay marriage and are reading an article about gay pride parade, would it be useful for your paper?
It depends, however in most cases no because it would not help you prove that marriage should be a right for gay couples. Unless information about marriage is presented in the article, it cannot be used.
300
What topics are too broad and controversial?
Marijuana, abortion, etc.
300
Name a source that would be reliable in proving a thesis that states marijuana should be legalized
scholarly article, research paper, etc.
300
Name a visual aspect aspect of a scholarly article?
footnotes, work cited, etc.
300
When should you formulate your thesis?
After your title and before you start writing.
300
What type of voice would you expect from a scholarly article?
Educated, serious, etc.
400
What makes a good title?
Not too broad and representative of the paper or topic
400
What source would you not use when writing a research paper?
wikipedia, blogs, etc.
400
is a New York Times article considered a scholarly article?
No not in most cases
400
When should you start your research?
As soon as possible and consistently research throughout.
400
Who would you most likely expect to be addressing when giving a transaction involving teen pregnancy.
Ideally teenage girls, parents of teenage girls, sexually active males and females, etc.
500
How many times should you draft your paper?
As many times as it takes.
500
Is an eye witness report a primary or secondary source?
Primary
500
Is a research paper that recieved an A in a 400 level course at Cazenovia by your fellow student a scholarly article?
YES
500
How many blocks did the book recommend?
5
500
Name the four key points that the book suggested you should keep in mind when evaluating sources.
Purpose, audience, voice, medium
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