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Papers are Icky

Papers are Icky. Using the Internet. Evaluate web sources carefully Who is the author and where was the research conducted Credentials of the author(s) Are the arguments presented unbiased? Are conclusions supported by data and references? When was the information published?. Figures .

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Papers are Icky

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  1. Papers are Icky

  2. Using the Internet • Evaluate web sources carefully • Who is the author and where was the research conducted • Credentials of the author(s) • Are the arguments presented unbiased? • Are conclusions supported by data and references? • When was the information published?

  3. Figures • When using images/figures you need to include a brief summary of what the figure shows Figure 1. Rate of photosynthesis by marine phytoplankton as a function of temperature.

  4. Writing the Actual Paper • Introduction: • Introduce the subject, explain your rationale, and state your central question, objective or thesis • Orient the reader by summarizing pertinent literature in your field • Explain the rationale for the study and your major objectives • Include a thesis statement as the last sentence

  5. Writing the Paper • Body of the paper • Build a focused discussion of your topic • Present data/information in a logical manner • Make sure that paragraphs flow and include transitions • Start more broad and work your way into the details • Document your paper thoroughly • Used quoted material sparingly

  6. Writing the Paper • Conclusion • End with general conclusions • The conclusion should bring the paper back around and tie everything together • Should present a final answer to the question

  7. Appendix • If you have to many images or figures to include in the body of the paper or the image/figure is too large they should be included in the appendix and reference accordingly • Still label them as if they were in the body so they can be referenced in the body of the paper

  8. Documenting the Paper • Acknowledge the source of all material that is not your own (which will be most of the information in this case) • MLA • APA • You MUST include a works cited page where you cite ALL sources that you used to write your paper

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