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Social Studies 7: Research Paper (Brown): Research Tips
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Research Tips
What Makes a Good Notecard?
Has
one
fact or idea
Is
directly related
to your topic
Clearly states
what kind of note
it is:
a direct quote
a paraphrase
your own idea
Indicates the
specific source
it came from
Writing a Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement Guidelines
How Can You Stay Organized?
Create a folder
in Google Drive or on your computer for this project
Save all your sources
, keywords, questions, links, and drafts to this folder
Whenever you find a good digital source,
save a copy
(download or email to yourself)
Keep all your print sources together too
Create a
citation for each source
as soon as you begin using it
Make an
outline
for your paper
Create a
pile of notecards
for each paragraph
What's the Purpose of an Outline?
Helps you keep your thoughts organized
Helps you determine which notes are important to your research
Makes it easier to begin writing your paper
More Tips
Purdue Online Writing Lab's Tips for 7th-12th Graders
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