Research is Investigating
Research is a process of looking up and finding the most accurate information to support your writing which will validate what you are writing about to your reader's. Researched information adds credibility to your writing by supporting it with facts.
For example:
When writing about a particular city-Find facts about the city
FInd facts about the city that are included in the writing to give the reader a visual accurate view (picture in their minds) of what the city looks like, the size and location.
When writing about a famous person-Research facts about the person and include these facts in the writing that will give the reader an impression of the famous person.
When writing about a particular subject-Be sure to find information about it and include some of the information to add details, descriptions that add make the reading more interesting and add creditability.
Primary Research is collecting information for your topic yourself. For example: If you want certain types of information create a survey with questions that people can answer and then take it door to door or put it online and document the results.
What is primary research and how do I get started
Secondary Research-Using information that has already been compiled.
Examples: Public sources-Government sites, public libraries and businesses offer information about different topics that include primary research that has already been done by someone else.
Conducting Research/Purdue Owl
For example:
When writing about a particular city-Find facts about the city
FInd facts about the city that are included in the writing to give the reader a visual accurate view (picture in their minds) of what the city looks like, the size and location.
When writing about a famous person-Research facts about the person and include these facts in the writing that will give the reader an impression of the famous person.
When writing about a particular subject-Be sure to find information about it and include some of the information to add details, descriptions that add make the reading more interesting and add creditability.
Primary Research is collecting information for your topic yourself. For example: If you want certain types of information create a survey with questions that people can answer and then take it door to door or put it online and document the results.
What is primary research and how do I get started
Secondary Research-Using information that has already been compiled.
Examples: Public sources-Government sites, public libraries and businesses offer information about different topics that include primary research that has already been done by someone else.
Conducting Research/Purdue Owl
Always Cite the Author
When using information from another persons work-Be sure to Cite the Author and create a reference for the citation that is included at the end of your writing. This can be added at the bottom of the page that you are writing. If you do not properly cite another authors work you will be guilty of plagiarism (unauthorized use of someone else's work). Using someone else's work with out their permission is illegal and can result in lawsuits.
Go here for proper formatting of references. Copy and paste this URL into your search bar: https://owl.purdue.edu/
Go here for proper formatting of references. Copy and paste this URL into your search bar: https://owl.purdue.edu/
Famous Quote
“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose”
Zora Neale Hurston, Novelist and Folk Lore Researcher
Zora Neale Hurston, Novelist and Folk Lore Researcher
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