Complete two of the following three activities

1.     A Research Paper Is Like A Tree

Directions: Read the article "A Research Paper Is A Tree". Answer the questions that follow.

a. What is a thesis?

b. What do branches represent?

c. What do twigs represent?

d. What is the conclusion/

e. What does the tree trunk represent?

 

2.   Construct a Research Paper

Refer to web site: http://bob.ucsc.edu.library/ref/instruction/research/libraries/htm

a. Locate "Construct Your Research Paper"

b. Click on "Choosing a Topic".

c. Read this section, then select a topic for your research paper or project.

d. Go back to "Constructing your Research Paper".

e. Click on step 2, "Finding Background Information".

f. After reading this section, select three resources.

g. Read about your Topic..

h. Document the resources used.

I. Go to step 3," Finding Books".

j. After reading this section, go to the school, public or college library. Use various technology to locate books related to your topic.

k. Document what books you selected and the type technology utilized.

l. Go to step 4 "Finding Journal Articles".

m. After completing this section, use library technology to locate journal articles related to your topic.

n. Document articles and technology utilized.

o. Go to step 5, "Using Bibliographies".

p. After reading this section, use a bibliography to find addition books, articles, films, recordings, etc..

q. Document your sources.

r. Go to step 6 ," Finding Resources on the WEB."

s. With appropriate assistance, go to the World Wide Web to locate other information regarding your topic.

t. Use a search engine to assist you.

u. Document your findings.

v. Go to step 7, "Evaluate Your Sources".

w. After reading this section, determine which resources you should use for your project or paper.

 

3.   Begin and Complete a Research Paper or Project

Refer to web site http://www.users.quest.net/waescalona/respaper.html

Read the article "Research Paper Organization".

Upon completing this article, begin and complete a research paper or project.