Assignment task: Now that you have familiarized yourself with the importance of citing your sources, you'll need to begin to think about the research you need to conduct for your project. As you continue to develop, and narrow your topic, you will need to begin to find relevant sources in order to add weight to your proposal. Please review the information and 5-part Research Paper Bootcamp Video Series to explore the details involved in conducting research, from brainstorming a topic to developing a thesis to citing your sources. It is an excellent research primer and a useful guide as you begin your projects.
Link to 5-part Research Paper Bootcamp Videos
Initial Posting:
Respond to the topics detailed in the Research Paper Bootcamp Video Series.
- Did you find the Research Paper Bootcamp Video Series useful? Which parts?
- What new information did you learn?
- How can you use what you have learned in the video series as you go through a similar process on your proposal?
- After viewing the video series, will you change where you look for sources?
- How did the articles about citing in the professional world help change your perspective on this issue?