Research Protocol (RP) Process MLS Management Team Meeting 14 February 2014
Conducting Research How to conduct basic research Created by Ed Jessup MLS.
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Conducting Research
How to conduct basic researchCreated by Ed Jessup MLS
Choosing your topic…
Is your topic too broad? Is your topic too narrow? Will your topic hold your attention?
Things to keep in mind when choosing a topic
Brainstorm
Do an informal search
Look in different sources for ideas…. Journals Magazines Online sources (such as databases) Reliable websites Specialized dictionaries or encyclopedias
Commit to a topic
After your informal research…
•Evaluate if the topic is manageable
•If the topic is manageable commit to it
•Begin to collect research on topic…
Create a “purpose” or
“thesis Statement”
Gives the purpose or reason for your research.
Gives structure to your paperTells the reader what you are researchingGives the focus of your research
Example of a “purpose” or
“thesis” Statement:
“Henry David Thoreau is considered a vital force within the transcendental movement and his frequent discussion of nature within his writings, Thoreau may also be considered a pioneer in environmentalism.”
Another Example of a
“purpose” or “thesis” Statement:
“Sometimes referred to as the new slavery, human trafficking is often spawned by poverty and corruption”
Finding reliable sources…
Evaluating proper resources
Trade Journals Magazines Respected newspapers Online sources (databases) Respected websites Audio/visual sources
Use a variety of resources and Formats
Books Journals Magazines News papers Online Databases Respected websites Multimedia (audio/visual)
What are RELIABLE resources???
Print sources such as up to date books, journals and credible magazines
Reliable websites such as government and organizational websites
Databases know for storing peer reviewed and credible publications
Multimedia clips from different media sources
Print Sources
Book, magazine or journal
*Check for Currency of source
*Check for latest edition (Books)
*Evaluate table of contents/index
*Author and publisher credentials
Databases
What subject areas does it cover? Are the articles and publications collegiate? Are the articles peer reviewed? Are the articles relevant? Are the articles current?
Websites
Is the website up to date? Is the source a reliable source? Is the website a government or respected
organizational website? Is the information in the
website current?
Multimedia
Is the information current? Is the source a valid and reliable source? Is the information fact or opinion based? Does the information work with
the goal of your paper?
Gathering information
As you gather resources:*Evaluate your information
*Create your work cited as you go alongResources can be removed or added as
necessary
Create an outline
Create a rough outline for your paper Plan you outline carefully Pull information from your sources and find
appropriate places for the information Make sure outline flows and
makes sense
Construct Draft
Use outline as map for paper Do not forget to cite sources Put aside unused sources Update works cited (bibliography) Revise
Final Draft
Proofread your paper Make corrections Make sure all work is cited Have a 2nd person proof read your paper Create final draft