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Research Paper. What is plagiarism? It is the deliberate presentation of words, facts, or ideas belonging to another source without proper acknowledgement. Do not allow the words to resemble the original - even if you cite the source. What do you document?. Every direct quote

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Research Paper

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  1. Research Paper • What is plagiarism? • It is thedeliberate presentation of words, facts, or ideas belonging to another source without proper acknowledgement. • Do not allow the words to resemble the original - even if you cite the source.

  2. What do you document? • Every direct quote • Every idea you take from another source • Do not document common knowledge: • George Washington was the first president of the United States.

  3. How do you formulate a thesis? • Your thesis should go from a concrete point to an abstract point (the actual theme of your paper). • Ex: Edgar Allan Poe uses horror,_vivid diction____, and_metaphorical language_____ to emphasize the dual nature of man. • The concrete criticism section of your paper will discuss Poe’s use of horror,etc. Your comparative study, which is more abstract, will discuss the dual nature of man in two of his stories. • Formulate your thesis by thinking of a general topic about life’s themes, then a specific subject to use in your comparative study.

  4. Thesis • Your thesis is the unifying idea of your paper. It should act as the mortar to hold your paper together. • It should also present an arguable position. Your research then is the defense of your proposition. • Take the reverse of the obvious. You cannot prove a fact. The fact is your topic (general statement). You are proving your opinion, the abstract statement.

  5. Thesis • Poe’s psychological character studies have had gruesome effects on many readers. • What is the general (concrete) topic? • What is the opinion that the research will prove?

  6. Thesis Active an Passive • The dark side of human nature is revealed in Poe’s stories through an effective first person point of view, a moody setting, and a strong theme. • Revision- avoid passive voice in your paper • Poe reveals the dark side of human nature through etc.

  7. Outline • Title: Subtitle • I. Introduction • A. Overview • B. Thesis • II. History of time, life of author = brief • III. Literary Criticism of works in general : your general topic from your thesis • IV. Comparative Study: your specific topic in your thesis • V. Conclusion: affirmation of thesis

  8. Research • Gather your information according to the areas of your outline and your proposed thesis.

  9. Outline for Poet of the 60’s • I. Introduction • A. Overview • B. Thesis • II. Comparative history of 60’s period event and the Romantic Period.-what major events were going on that affected the music and the poetry? • III. Criticism of poet/songwriter’s work in general -all his music. (What do others say?) • IV. Analysis of your song: your ideas supported by your research- follow the explication / analysis guide. • V. Conclusion

  10. Comparative Study • I. Introduction • II.History of time period • III.Biography • IV.Literary Criticism- works in general • V. Comparative Study – • VI. Conclusion

  11. 60’s Poet outline MLA Format • Title: Subtitle • I. Introduction • A. Overview: some kind of story • B. Thesis • II. Comparative history of the periods • lll. Criticism of others about song • lV. Analysis of song • V. Conclusion

  12. For each body paragraph • Remember the AECC formula. • Assertion: topic sentence • Examples • Commentary • Commentary

  13. Thesis Statements • Alice Walker is a powerful feminist poet whose works have helped overcome barriers of sexism and racism. ( You see this is a point you can prove.) • “Cinderella” uses a theme of fantasy as a means of showing the quiet desperation of life in a dysfunctional family. • Softball in its “fast-pitch” form is every bit as competitive and tough as baseball. (Your research will prove this assertion.) • Mark Twain uses setting,____,and_____ to show the unstableness of human nature.

  14. Thesis • Jack London shows that the force of nature is much too powerful for helpless mankind. • Katherine Anne Porter views the power of love in extremes, at times blaming it for the complete demise of a character.

  15. Comparative Study: Feature x Feature • I. Introduction with a thesis that ties back to your main thesis • II. Feature A • Story 1 • Story 2

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