How to Integrate Research Into a Paper

How to

Integrate
Research

into a Paper

Objectives

● Understand MLA

citations and apply into
essay

● Identify credible

sources

● Use both direct and

paraphrasing within
research paper

Poll

How are you feeling about writing a Research Essay?

Essential Question

Why is research an
important skill to learn?

Take your narrow research questions and

search credible sites

●

Britannica

●

Google Scholar

●

Cornell Online library

●

Smithsonian

●

Seek an organization that does research on
your topic

●

Wikipedia is not a reliable source for
research - why?

Outline

Thesis: Re-state your research question into a statement, listing your 3 points.

I.Main Point 1

A.Sub-point

1.Supporting Details

2.Supporting Details

B.Sub-point

1.Supporting Details

2.Supporting Details

II.Main Point 2

A.Sub-point

1.Supporting Details

2.Supporting Details

B.Sub-point

1.Supporting Details

2.Supporting Details

III.Main Point 3

A.Sub-point

1.Supporting Details

2.Supporting Details

B.Sub-point

1.Supporting Details

2.Supporting Details

Open Ended

What is the purpose of the thesis and outline?

Paraphrase Vs. Direct Quote

Paraphrase

●You read the research and then put
it into your own words.

●You do not copy phrases from the
original text.

●You do not change the meaning of
the work.

Direct Quote

●Use quotation marks.

●Copy word-for-word from the text.

Match

Match the following

• You read the research and then put it into your own words. 

• You do not copy phrases from the original text. 

• You do not change the meaning of the work. 

• Use quotation marks.

• Copy word-for-word from the text.

Paraphrase

Paraphrase

Paraphrase

Direct Quote

Direct Quote

• Paraphrase

• Paraphrase

• Paraphrase

• Direct Quote

• Direct Quote

Introduce a direct quote

using a signal phrase

●Choose verbs that signals what an
author is doing.

Acknowledges
Admits
Advises
Agrees
Argues
Asserts
Believes
Claims
Concludes
Contends
Concurs
Confirms
Criticizes
Declares
Disagrees

Discusses
Disputes
Emphasizes
Explains
Observes
Offers
Opposes
Replies
Reports
Responds
Reveals
States
Suggests

Consider these options:

The author, name, SIGNAL WORD that “direct
quote.”

The article “article name” SIGNAL WORD that
“direct quote.”

King states that when it comes to
technology, we “need to be comfortable
enough with technology tools.”

Works Cited Page - MLA format - Example

Labeling

Examine the Works Cited Page and label the parts of the source.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Author

Title of Article

Url Address

Page Number

Parenthetical Citations point the reader to your Works Cited

Page where your sources are listed.

What are parenthetical citations?

Parenthetical Citations = Citing your source IN your
essay

When you use information from a source...

●Cite the author’s last name & page # (if there are page #s) in
parenthesis: (Reid 22-23) or (Reid).

●If there is no author, cite the title.

●The period goes at the end of the citation.

Drag and Drop

Complete the Parenthetical Documentation for the following quote:

According to an article by Study in the USA, "The American education system offers a rich field of choices for international students" ​

Placeholder

​

Placeholder

​

Placeholder

​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

(

"Understanding the American Education System"

)

.

Introduce

Quote

Paraphrase
Summarize

Cite

Connect

How to use sources in your writing

Start by

introducing
the subject
and choosing
a precise verb.

This is where you put
the information you

are citing.

Include your in
text citation.
Include the
author’s last
name. If there’s
no author, use
the title.

In your own

words, make a

connection

between the cited
information and

your topic
sentence.

Dropdown

Start by introducing the ​

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and choosing a precise verb. Then use your research ​

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to integrate your research, ​

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or paraphrase. Be sure to ​

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your ​ . In your own words, make a connection between your ​

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and the cited information.

Research Question:

How does the education in Pakistan compare

to the education in the US?

I. Education System
A.

Elementary & Secondary

B.

Higher Education

II.

Government Funding
A.

Pakistan Funding

B.

United States Funding

III.

Opportunities
A.

Technical & Vocational Training

B.

Virtual Training

Subject
Heading with subject (According to Outline)

Insert one fact: summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting
the sentence or passage.

Card #

Source #

Labeling

Label the Research Notecard

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

One fact paraphrase or direct quote

Subject

URL Address

Heading with subject

Source #

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/pakistan-educatio
n#:~:text=Pakistan's%20national%20education%20system%20compri
ses,(grad

Education System
Elementary & Secondary

“Pakistan’s national education system comprises twelve years education spread across four levels: primary
(grades 1-5), middle school (grades 6-8), matriculation (grades 9 and 10) and intermediate (grades 11 and
12).”

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/pakista
n-education#:~:text=Pakistan's%20national%20education%2

0system%20comprises,(grad

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Source # 1

Education System
Elementary & Secondary

Pakistan’s education system consists of 12 years of
education. Grades 1-5 are considered primary. Middle
School is for grades 6-8 and grade 9-10 are referred to
as matriculation. The last two years of education are
titled intermediate.

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/pakista
n-education#:~:text=Pakistan's%20national%20education%2

0system%20comprises,(grades%2011%20and%2012).

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Source # 1

Works CIted

“Pakistan - Education.” International Trade Administration, 10 November 2022,

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/pakistan-education. Accessed 8 March 2023.

“Structure of U.S. Education.” U.S. Department of Education, 22 February 2008,

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-structure-us.html. Accessed 8 March

2023.

Labeling

Label the Body Paragraph

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Connecting Evidence to Topic

Paraphrase

Topic Sentence

Paraphrase

Parenthetical Citation

Essential Question

Why is research an
important skill to learn?

Open Ended

Exit Ticket

In a short answer with evidence from today's lesson, answer the following question.

Why is research an important skill?