Research Paper Writing Essentials

Dr. Chrissy O'Malley discusses the key components of a science fair research paper introduction, emphasizing the importance of purpose, inspiration, and scope. She advises on summarizing relevant research, briefly mentioning methodology, and the debate on including results. The video also covers the writing and peer review process, encouraging students to follow guidelines and focus on meaningful content.

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in a research paper?

• To provide detailed methodologies

• To inform the reader about the experiment's inspiration and purpose

• To present the data analysis

• To conclude the research findings

For high school students, what type of sources should their research paper include?

• General interest science publications

• Scientific children's books

• Fictional science stories

• Peer-reviewed journal articles

What should be included in the inspiration part of the introduction?

• The student's personal motivation for the project

• A detailed experiment plan

• The final results of the study

• A list of all references

Why is it important to define the scope of the project in the introduction?

• To include all possible research areas

• To provide a detailed methodology

• To clarify the specific focus and boundaries of the research

• To limit the number of pages

What is the purpose of summarizing relevant research in the introduction?

• To describe the experiment in detail

• To show where the project fits in the historical context of the topic

• To provide a detailed analysis of the data

• To list all the references used

What is the debate regarding the inclusion of results in the introduction?

• Whether to describe the methodology in detail

• Whether to include detailed data analysis

• Whether to mention any findings briefly

• Whether to list all references

What is a hero statement in the context of a research paper introduction?

• A summary of the data analysis

• A list of all references

• A statement of the hypothesis and its significance

• A detailed description of the experiment

Why is peer review an important part of the drafting process?

• To list all references correctly

• To get feedback and improve the quality of the paper

• To ensure the paper is long enough

• To finalize the data analysis

What formatting style do Dr. O'Malley's students typically use for their research papers?

• Chicago

• APA

• Harvard

• MLA

Why is good writing particularly important in virtual science fairs?

• Because judges cannot interact with students directly

• Because it reduces the number of pages

• Because it simplifies the data analysis

• Because it allows for more creative expression