Do you have a research project in mind? If so, take a deep breath and follow our detailed instructions. Finding a research problem and reading relevant material to comprehend the context are the first steps in the research process. Based on the research challenge, the researcher formulates research problems, objectives, and hypotheses.
The formation of a research study design involves choosing a sample size and gathering data from it. Following processing and analysis, the research findings are presented in a research report.
Step 1: Choose and develop your theme.
One of the most difficult aspects of a research assignment is choosing a topic. This must be done appropriately because it is the initial stage in writing a paper. Here are some pointers for choosing a subject:
Pick a subject that fits the requirements of the assignment. Your instructor will frequently provide you with specific instructions on what you can and cannot write about. If you don’t follow these instructions, your instructor might find your proposed paper to be inappropriate.
Choose a subject that interests you personally and learn more about it. If you are writing about a topic you are interested in, the research and writing will be more pleasurable.
Pick a subject that has a manageable amount of information available. Make a preliminary search of available information sources to see if they will suffice for your purposes. You might need to narrow your topic if you find too much material, and you might need to broaden it if you find too little.
Be unique. Every year, your instructor reads hundreds of research articles, many of which are on the same subjects (topics in the news at the time, controversial issues, subjects for which there is ample and easily accessed information). Make yourself stand out from your classmates by picking a fascinating and uncommon topic.
You’re still having trouble coming up with a theme. Consult Statisda for suggestions.
Once you’ve chosen your subject, it could be helpful to phrase it as a query. For instance, if you’re curious to learn more about the obesity pandemic affecting the population of America, you can ask, “What are the reasons of obesity in America?” You can more quickly and readily determine the relevant terms or concepts to use in your research by framing your subject as a question.
Step 2: Run a quick informational search
Make a preliminary search to see if there is enough material available to suit your needs before starting your study in earnest. This will also help you establish the context for your research. Look up your keywords in the relevant titles of the library’s Reference collection (such as dictionaries and encyclopedias) as well as in other places like our online book catalog, periodical databases, and search engines on the internet. You can find more historical context in your lecture notes, books, and assigned readings. Depending on the resources at your disposal, you might need to change the topic’s primary focus.
Step 3: Identify resources
You can start looking for resources on your topic now that you know where your study will go. You can look for information in a lot of places:
Use the Alephcatalog’s subject search if you’re looking for books. If a subject search doesn’t provide enough results, a keyword search can be done. Print off or jot down the citation details (author, title, etc.), as well as the item’s location (call number and collection) (s). Note the state of the circulation. When you find the book on the shelf, have a look at the books close by because related goods are always shelved together. The library’s audio/visual resources are also indexed in the Aleph catalogue.
Use the electronic periodical databases at the library to find articles from magazines and newspapers. Select the databases and file formats that are most appropriate for your specific topic; if you need assistance choosing the database that best matches your needs, ask the librarian at the Reference Desk. The databases contain a large number of articles that can be read in full-text.
To find content on the Internet, use search engines (such as Google, Yahoo, etc.) and subject directories. For useful subject connections, see the Internet Resources area of the NHCC Library website.
Step 4: Review your sources.
You have every right to anticipate that the sources you consult are delivering accurate, verifiable, and credible information, just as your instructor expects this of you. When accessing Internet resources, many of which are viewed as being less than dependable, this step is extremely crucial.
Step 5: Make notes
Consult your chosen sources, making a note of the data you’ll need for your paper. Even if there’s a chance you won’t use a certain source, make sure you keep track of every reference you make. Later, while producing a bibliography, you’ll need the author, title, publisher, URL, and other details.
Step 6: Write the essay.
Start by arranging the data you have gathered. The rough draft is the next step, in which you put your concepts on paper without giving them a final polish. This phase will assist you in organizing your thoughts and choosing the format for your final paper. After that, you should make as many revisions to the draft as you deem necessary in order to produce a finished work that can be submitted to your instructor.
Step 7: Clearly cite your sources
Cite your sources and provide due credit where credit is due.
Giving due credit to the creators of the materials utilized by citing or documenting them serves two purposes: it enables readers of your work to replicate your research and find the sources you have mentioned as references. There are two widely used citation formats: MLA and APA.
Plagiarism occurs when sources are not correctly cited. Plagiarism may be prevented!
Step 8: Proofread
Proofreading the paper, you’ve written is the process’ last phase. Check the material for spelling, grammatical, and punctuation mistakes as you read it. Ensure that the sources you used are properly cited. Ensure that you have clearly defined the point you wish to make to the reader.
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