Research Paper Step 1 Introduction

Introduction

Define purpose and choose topic

Step 1

Define purpose and choose topic

What is a research paper?

1. It is investigative written report

2. Based on Research
3. Requires a systematic process to complete

Multiple Select

What is a research paper?

• It is investigative written report

• Based on Research

• Requires a systematic process to complete

• Can be written without a plan or process.

What is the purpose of your paper?

● Explain a topic/person
● Analyze a topic/person
● Persuade the reader

Multiple Select

What are the three possible purposes of a research paper? There three correct answers.

• To Explain

• To entertain

• To Persuade

• To Analyze

Open Ended

What is the purpose of your research paper for Science Fair?

How do I choose a topic?

● Can you find enough information on the topic?
● Does the topic interests you?
● Is the topic factual or personal?
● The topic is limited enough to be covered in the number of pages you are allowed.

Multiple Select

Which are the correct question to ask when finding a good topic?

• Can you find enough information?

• Is the topic interesting?

• Is the topic factual?

• Is the topic limited enough, to cover the assignment?

• I don't know what questions to ask.

Open Ended

What is your topic? In other words, what science fair project are you going to do?

How do I choose a topic?

● Can you find enough information on the topic?
● Does the topic interests you?
● Is the topic factual or personal?
● The topic is limited enough to be covered in the number of

pages you are allowed.

● 5th grade minimum of 3 page

● Requires 3 Sources

Multiple Choice

Do you understand that you will have to write atleast 3 pages for this assignment? Please acknowledge with yes or no. This is not a question of whether you will be able to or want to do three pages.

• Yes

• No

Wrapping it up:

25% of Assignment Grade

You are writing a research paper, and it must follow the following
format:

1.

Minimum of 3 Pages

2.

Minimum of 3 Sources of Research

3.

Font: 12 Point Times New Roman

4.

1 Inch Margins (Automatic on Google Docs)

5.

Double Spaced

6.

You should either explain or analyze the topic for your reader.

Multiple Choice

Do you understand that the formatting of the paper will be 25% or a 1/4 of the total grade for this assignment?

• Yes

• No