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THE PROCESS OF

RESEARCH PAPER WRITING

by
CARMELO JOHN E. VIDAL, MPA, DA
University of Luzon
Dagupan City
What is a research paper?
A research paper is an exercise in both
critical reading and writing. It is not merely a
patchwork of quilted ideas but an appropriate
integration of personal ideas and professional
evidence.
Research papers go by a number of names,
from critical essay to thesis to dissertation.
A Research Paper A Research paper
is NOT a
⚫Uses documentation ⚫Piece of expository
⚫Analyzes, discusses, writing
and debates ideas ⚫Personal essay
⚫Acquaints you with a ⚫Reflection paper
cross-section of ⚫Review of academic
materials (literatures) literature
⚫Engages you in critical, ⚫Mere reporting of facts
not creative, reading and/or opinions
and writing
The Research Writing Process
Research paper writing can be summarized as a matter
of completing the following series of steps:

Step 1: Choose a topic and gather background


information
Step 2: Narrow down the topic
Step 3: Develop a Research strategy
Step 4: Evaluate and compile a preliminary
bibliography
Step 5: Take down notes
Step 6: Create a preliminary thesis/outline
Step 7: Write the first drafts
Step 8: Revise the paper
Step 9: Submit the paper
The Research Writing Process
Step 1: Choose a Topic

The job of choosing a topic for a research


paper is bigger than it sounds. Be guided by the
following though to make the exercise easier.

– Choose topic that interest you


– Choose topic that you can handle
– Choose topic that you can find enough
information about
The Research Writing Process
Step 2: Narrow down the topic

– Define the scope of the topic


– Establish a purpose for your topic
– Assert a tentative thesis statement

? Is the topic narrow enough?

If the answer is no, go back to step 1;


if yes, proceed to the next step.
The Research Writing Process
Step 3: Develop a Research Strategy

These are four basic research strategies:

– Doing library research


– Doing internet research
– Conducting interviews
– Conducting surveys
The Research Writing Process
Step 4: Evaluate and Compile a Preliminary
Bibliography

As you gather the information you need it is


important to keep track of your sources. A second
of such sources is called working bibliography. It
lists the print, non-print, and electronic sources
you need in preparing your paper. Compile and
evaluate these various sources.

? Do you have enough resources?

If no, go back to Step 1;


if yes, proceed to the next step.
The Research Writing Process
Step 5: Take down notes
Note-taking is an integral activity in research
paper writing.
! A word of caution:
Paraphrase and acknowledge source of data/info.
Avoid Plagiarism. Plagiarism is the act of using
another person’s ideas or words and passing these
off as your own.

?
Based, on notes, do you need to narrow
down the topic some more?
If yes; go back to Step 2;
if no, proceed to the next step
The Research Writing Process
Step 6: Create a preliminary thesis statement

Thesis statement is a one-or-two-sentence summary of the


entire text, whether in argumentative position or in
analytical exploration of issues. It is the gist or
condensation.

A thesis statement…
- is always expressed as a complete sentence
- takes position (or makes a stand) in a topic
- uses specific language
- Makes an assertion based on clearly-stated support
?
Is the thesis statement clear and
focused?

If no, craft a more focused thesis statement or


go back to step 5; if yes proceed to the next
step!
The Research Writing Process
Step 7 & 8: Write the first draft and revise

Writing the draft requires deliberate effort and enough


time to allow for going back to earlier parts of your work,
gathering more data to fill in gaps, even giving yourself
short breaks should you need them to overcome the
proverbial writer’s flock. Remember that research writing
is a cyclical process event at this stage.

? Does the paper need revision?

If yes, revise draft until much time that the paper is fit in
form and content, then proceed to the next and last step.
The Research Writing Process
Step 9: Submit the Paper

After having complied with the requirements


of research and completing the research writing
process…

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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