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6. Doing the Research

6. Doing the Research. Ken 9610051A Nicky 9610903A Agnes 9610503A Jennifer 9810014E Edward 9610009A. 6a What information to look for. 6a-1 Single-fact information To answer specific factual questions. 6a-2 General information

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6. Doing the Research

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  1. 6. Doing the Research Ken 9610051A Nicky 9610903A Agnes 9610503A Jennifer 9810014E Edward 9610009A

  2. 6a What information to look for

  3. 6a-1 Single-fact information To answer specific factual questions. • 6a-2 General information To provide an overview of a subject or a particular topic. • 6a-3 In-depth information In-depth information be found in sources that a topic in detail.

  4. 6b Where to look for information

  5. Ask your librarian about online databases.

  6. Look up your topic in an outline encyclopedia.

  7. Check the Library of Congress’s online catalog for books on your subject.

  8. Consult Appendix B of this book for an annotated listing of reference sources. Please turn to our textbook p.229

  9. Google is a good beginning.

  10. Check the bibliography at the end of encyclopedia articles.

  11. Search the computerized library catalog under the subject heading as well as any suggested cross listing.

  12. Check Book Review Digest for summaries of reviewed book.

  13. Check a standard dictionary or go to Dictionary. com

  14. Check Who’s Who for information about noteworthy people.

  15. Consult gazetteers and atlases

  16. General indexes United States History 1865-1898 Custer’s Black Hills Expedition [Cover story] W. C. Patric. il map por American History v38 no2 p34-42 Je 2003 1961-1963 JFK’s Second Term [Excerpt from An Unfinished Life] R. Dallek. Atlantic Monthly (1993) v291 no5 p58-61, 64-6 Je 2003 1969-1974 Capers, Tapers, &c. [30th anniversary of Watergate hearings] D. Frum. National Review v55 no11 p56 Je 16 2003

  17. Specialized indexes • Specialized indexes: catalog information on specific subjects. • Different specific subjects have their own indexes • Choose the right index on your subject

  18. Using interviews and surveys • Interviewis another important source of information. • Expert is recognized as an authority in a particular subject. • In addition, experts can be someone who has had a unique experience.

  19. You have to establish expert’s credentials to evidence he or she is an expert. • Judge whether he or she is an expert on your topic or not. • Do not use the interview of experts and eyewitness only. • Some research projects require surveys, especially in psychologyand social sciences.

  20. Corresponding by e-mail • E-mailing an expert and asking the right questions is an efficient way of getting information. • Be sure to identify yourself and your research project, and to ask specific, pointed question so that the expert knows what you’re getting at and can answer quickly.

  21. Attending lectures, concerts, or art exhibits • A famous lecturer, artist, or musician passing through your campus or town may be used as unique citation on your chosen topic. • Whatever you do, don’t forget to make a bibliographic card linked to your notes so you can make accurate citation of the source when you write the paper.

  22. 6c Assembling a working bibliography

  23. The process: • 3x5 card • Name of authors Title of work Facts of publication Pages of information • Location of source • Library call number

  24. 6d Selecting your sources: Skimming

  25. Here are some hints. • Glance at the preface. That’s where the author usually recounts the major ideas.

  26. Look up the subject in the index of the book. You can easily see where is your source on which page.

  27. Read the chapter headings. Subheadings also can tell you the major ideas.

  28. Read the first and last two sentences in paragraph. To find out what information it contains.

  29. Glance at the opening paragraph. The author’s thesis is stated in the first paragraph.

  30. Glance at concluding paragraphs. These final paragraphs sum up the major ideas.

  31. Reading every fourth or fifth sentence. To get a fair idea

  32. Primary and secondary sources

  33. Primary sources are original writingsby an author, documents, artifacts, laboratory experiments, other data that provide firsthand info.

  34. Secondary sources are writings, speeches, or other document about a primary sources. Paper should consist of primary and secondary sources of evidence.

  35. Evaluating sources

  36. Choose sources that cover your particular subject in depth. Choose only material that hits the proverbial nail on the head of your topic.

  37. Recognize the point of view in sources.. The title and opening paragraph reveal the writer’s point of view.

  38. Verify one opinion against another. To check the opinion whether it is agreed with other experts.

  39. Note the date of the evidence. In researching topics, you should seek the up-to-date data that is the most important.

  40. Exercise your editorial judgment. Use your common sense and attention to evaluating the source of evidence.

  41. Check your evaluations against those of professionals. Researcher should check the author whether he/she is qualified for giving you evaluation or not.

  42. Beware of statistics. What the statistics we use are specific and concrete with credibility.

  43. 6e Note-taking

  44. 6e-1 Choosing the Number of Notes • The paper demands: • a. Your opinionated conclusions • b. Evidence and other opinions supporting them

  45. 6e-2 Formatting the Note Cards • Use 4×6 cards • Write in ink • Write down only one ideaon each card • Identify the source of the note • Jot down a general heading

  46. 6e-2 Formatting the Note Cards sources General heading Fulop-Miller 3-10Rasputin’s appearance The content of your notes…… 4 × 6 Cards

  47. 6e-3 Using the Computer to Take Notes • Two approaches: • a. Download material print it out highlight the passages • b. Keep electronic sources in the computer organize them by files transfer quotations by the tool of copy and paste Attention please: 1.Well-organized sources in your computer! 2. How to keep track of your source?

  48. Well-organized sources in your computer

  49. 6e-4 Using a Copy Machine to Take Notes • Suggestions : • Write down details about source immediately after copying it. • Be neat about the pages you copy Much easier !

  50. 6e-5 Kinds of Notes • Four kinds of notes: a.The summary b.The paraphrase c.The quotation d. The personal comment

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