PrePALS Writing

Research is academic and/or professional evidence that is acquired from credible sources (books, journals, articles, the internet, experts, professionals, magazines, etc.) that is used to support a claim or point.  

Research writing is writing that utilizes credible research to support a claim or point.

Example of a Research Process

A good research process should go through these steps:

1. Decide on the topic.
2. Narrow the topic in order to narrow search parameters.
3. Create a question that your research will address.
4. Generate sub-questions from your main question.
5. Determine what kind of sources are best for your argument.
6. Create a bibliography as you gather and reference sources.

Attribution:

Academic Writing I | Lisa Ford, Tompkins Cortland Community College

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Attributions:

"The Research Process" Youtube, uploaded by ECU Joyner (Library) 5 June 14, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6zEK3HdZDE

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Use the matching activity below to test your understanding of each step in the research process.