Writing a Research Paper

Ⅰ. Research Paper and Ordinary Essay

A. Similarity in 【L1】 ______:

e.g.

— choosing a topic

— asking questions

— 【L2】 ______ the audience

B. Difference mainly in terms of 【L3】 ______

1. research paper: printed sources

1. ordinary essay: ideas in one’s 【L4】 ______

Ⅱ. Types and Characteristics of Research Papers

A. Number of basic types: two

B. Characteristics:

1. survey-type paper.

— to gather 【L5】 ______

— to 【L6】 ______

— to 【L7】 ______

— to paraphrase

The writer should be 【L8】 ______.

1. argumentative (research) paper:

a. The writer should do more, e.g.

— to 【L9】 ______

— to question, etc.

b. 【L10】 ______ 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 【L11】 ______.

Question No. 1: your 【L12】 ______ in the topic

Question No. 2: 【L13】 ______ of relevant information on the chosen topic

Question No. 3: narrowing the topic down to 【L14】 ______

Question No. 4: asking questions about 【L15】 ______

【L12】