Writing a Research Paper I. Research Papers and Ordinary Essay
A. Similarity in (1) .e.g.— choosing a topic — asking questions — identifying the audience
B. Difference mainly in terms of (2) — research paper: printed sources — ordinary essay: ideas in one’s (3) II. Types and Characteristics of Research PapersA. Number of basic types: twoB. Characteristics: — survey-type paper: — to gather (4) — to quote —to (5) The writer should be (6) — argumentative (research) paper:a. The writer should do more,e.g. — to interpret — to question, etc.b. (7) varies with the topic,e.g. — to recommend an action, etc. III. How to Choose a Topic for a Research Paper In choosing a topic, it is important to (8) Question No. 1: your familiarity with the topic Question No. 2: availability of relevant information on the chosen topic Question No. 3: narrowing the topic down to (9) Question No. 4: asking questions about (10) The questions help us to work out way into the topic and discover its possibilities.