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Chapter 3

The Research Process

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Section 1
Understanding the Academic Context of Your Topic
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Understanding the Academic Context of Your Topic

Good arguments convince a reader to reconsider previously accepted knowledge or opinions about a topic, also known as the status quo.

Section 2
Organizing Your Research Plan
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Organizing Your Research Plan

To save time and effort, decide on a research plan before you begin.

Section 3
Finding Your Sources
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The Importance of Reliability

Using reliable sources in research papers strengthens your own voice and argument.

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Scholarly Sources

In academic writing, the sources you use must be reliable; therefore, you should rely mainly on scholarly sources as the foundation for your research.

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Choosing Search Terms for Sources

Conducting searches related to the keywords or subheadings of your topic will help systematize your research.

Section 4
Understanding Your Sources
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Understanding Your Sources

When researching, read through your sources twice: once to understand the author's purpose and argument, and a second time to evaluate the argument.

Section 5
Using Your Sources
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Taking Useful Notes on Your Sources

Taking organized notes on your sources as you do research will be helpful when you begin writing.

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Maintaining an Annotated Bibliography

An annotated bibliography is a list of all your sources, including full citation information and notes on how you will use the sources.

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Writing While You Research

Once you have enough notes, you should start writing, even if you intend to keep researching.

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Incorporating Your Sources Into Your Paper

There are several ways to properly incorporate and give credit to the sources you cite within your paper.

Section 6
Citing Your Sources
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The Importance of Citing Your Sources

To avoid plagiarism, you must provide an accurate citation every time you use information from an outside source.

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