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9、n Heights, NY 11577-0332 Writing a Great Research Paper: Picking an A+ Topic Study Guide Introduction Selecting the right topic for your research paper is a crucial first step toward earning a high grade. In this superb program, youll review the fundamentals of academic writing as you discover the s
10、ecrets of choosing that elusive “perfect topic”! Youll learn to narrow your focus from a broad subject to a manage- able topic, then from an intriguing research question to a strong working thesis. For easier studying and maximum success, we recom- mend that you view the program over a number of sho
11、rt sessions: dont try to absorb too much at one time. Review the entire program, or specific sections, as many times as you find necessary in order to mas- ter the material. Perhaps most importantly: Dont forget to take advantage of your “pause” button while viewing the program. Keep plenty of scrap
12、 paper handy so you can jot down ideas, work through concepts, and more. And finally, be sure to use the myriad on- screen graphics to take notes for yourself when youre done, youll have a notebook you can refer back to again and again. About Your Instructor Karl Weber, M.A., is an educator, editor,
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14、ht 2007 Video Aided Instruction, Inc. All Rights Reserved This study guide should be used along with a program published by Video Aided Instruction, Inc. For more information, call 1-800-238-1512 or visit us online at . Part 1: What Is a Research Paper? The Definition of a Research Paper A research
15、paper is a paper that: presents an original approach to some academic topic, organized around a central thesis, using insights based on research, and citing sources in a scholarly fashion. Part 2: From Subject to Topic The Hierarchy of a Research Paper Research papers (and most examples of scholarly
16、 writing) follow the following hierarchy, focusing down from a highly general subject to a highly specific thesis: What Is Your Subject? If you were assigned a subject, write it here: _ If you were not assigned a subject, consider these strategies: #1. Look at the Table of Contents in the textbook for the course youre studying. Which chap- ter, part, or section names co
