Writing a Research Paper
I . Research Paper and Ordinary Essay
A) Similarity in (1)________e. g.
—choosing a topic
—asking questions
—identifying the audience
B) Difference mainly in terms of (2)________
1. research paper: printed sources
2. ordinary essay: ideas in one’’s (3)________
II. Types and Characteristics of Research Papers
A) Number of basic types: two
B) Characteristics:
1. survey-type paper:
—to gather (4)________
—to quote
—to (5)________
The writer should be (6)________
2. 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: tasking questions about (10)________
The questions help us to work our way into the topic and discover its possibilities.