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WRITING A RESEARCH
TOPIC 9
PAPER
RESEARCH PAPER
Who needs to write research papers?
Students
Academics
People working in
organizations/institutions
Those who need to present ideas to others
in decision-making positions
Research allows ideas to be shared, so that
they can be implemented and translated
into reality
RESEARCH PAPER
What is a good research paper?
Is a form of extended essay
Is a sustained inquiry
Presents summarised information
Cites outside sources of
information
STEPS IN WRITING A
RESEARCH PAPER
Write
Selecting a Topic
a. Brainstorm for topic ideas
b. Read for background information
c. Narrow down your topic
d. Make list of useful words
e. Be flexible
f. Restate topic as focused research question
g. Brainstorm for topic ideas
h. Formulate a thesis statement
i. Discuss with your peers/tutor
GETTING STARTED
Writing is easy. All you do is stare at
a blank sheet of paper until drops
of blood form on your forehead.
(Gene Fowler)
What is your opinion of this
statement? Personally, what are the
challenges you encounter in writing
and how do you handle them?
GETTING STARTED
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