Research Report

What is the major aim in writing an academic research reports?

• are similar to academic essay.

• to inform academics and specialists in a particular field about a piece of research.

• focus on how to complete a good paragraph.

• aim to come up with own new ideas in a defined topic.

What will be talked about in a research report?

• Facts and truth

• Explanations

• Research findings

• all above are right

How can we choose a topic for a report?

• Avoid too broad or trivial topics.

• Away from the controversial topics

• Narrow down your report topic

• all above are correct

What should I write for my discussion?

• discuss results and findings of your topic

• describe the significance of these findings

• identify limitations and weakness of your report

• all above are correct

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Although there are those who claim otherwise, sports are not overrated because they are keep people active, they provide entertainment, and instill valuable life lessons in those that play them.

• To begin with, sports can be an important part of an active lifestyle.
• Next, sports teams help build a sense of community and pride in a school.
• Moreover, even if you aren't playing a sport, it is relatively cheap entertainment to watch.
• Finally, the learning that occurs on the field is as important as that which occurs in the classroom.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.

• To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.
• Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
• Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
• Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.

Which of the following are not usually primary sources?

• magazines & biographies
• letters & journals
• questionnaires & interviews

Why is paraphrasing a good way to avoid plagiarizing a source?

• it doesn't give any credit to an original source
• it shows your readers you have a firm grasp of the subject
• it suggests that you personally know a source that you quote
• it shows your teacher that you're able to use correct grammar