[英语学习]Research Paper Writing.ppt

Week 10 The Research Paper Teaching Objectives Know what is a research paper. Know the Five steps in composing a research paper. Know the format of a research paper. What is a Research Paper? It is also called a thesis paper. It is usually a formal, fairly long and well-documented composition. It explores, discusses, or analyzes a certain factual or theoretical issue. It should be charaterized by lucid and coherent exposition. Purpose of a Research Paper? Benefit from preparing and writing a research paper. A basic academic training. 1) Practice in critical reading and weighing evidence 2) An opportunity to learn how to use libraries Purpose of a Research Paper? 3) Provide with experience in the use of documentation and familiarizes with the necessary mechanics 4) give valuable practice in writing long papers or reports. 5) Learn something new.0 Five Steps in Composing a Research Paper Choosing a topic; Collecting information; Analyzing the information, organizing ideas, and working out an outline; Writing the first draft; Revising the draft and finalizing it. 1. Choose a Topic Asking questions 1) Researchable? Given time, resources, and availability of data? 2) A personal interest in the topic? 3) Interest to others? 1. Choose a Topic 4) Publishable in a scholarly journal? 5) The study : fill a void, replicate, extend, or develop new idea in the scholarly literature? 6) The project contribute to career goals? 1. Choose a Topic Characteristics of a Good Topic: It should be meaningful and serious. It should be within the range of your ability. It should be with sufficient materials available. It should be treated objectively. Which one seems to be a more capable president: Hu Jintao or Barack Obama? It should not be too topical to draw conclusions on. The ongoing conflicts in Thailand. 1. Choose a Topic Steps in obtaining a good topic: e.g.: Elizabethan Dramas Shakespeare’s Tragedies Hamlet On Hamlet’s Insanity In-class activi