Thursday, April 28, 2011

3 Questions about Research Paper

1. When I have an entire paragraph using one source and I already do the in-text citation once, is it necessary to include it with every sentence that I take from the source?

2. When we include our opinions are we supposed to keep it formal without literally stating "this is my opinion?"

3.

Adding more content

I have already used most of the main points I want to include in the research paper. But it seems not enough pages:
1. How can expand on the existing content without making the paper boring with details.
2. What can I add without diverting out of the main topic?
3. I also have some reservations on what is considered good writing - in this "Argumentative Research paper". The samples I have read differ so widely.
- Do I have to support and argue every point in each paragraph or just some, or the opposing points to my paper?

Science and Uncertainty

Concerns:
How do I give a good conclusion for the paper?
I have troubles giving a good conclusion for putting together everything i have researched in to a single paragraph
What does the conclusion have to do in for the paper?

Glass Bottle Reuse

1: My sources so far are mainly in support of reusing glass containers instead of producing throw away beverage containers and recycling. I am having trouble finding peer-reviewed sources that oppose a reuse infrastructure.

2: I tend to jump around a little bit with the narrative voice of my paper. I like to give personal examples, in first person, and then I tend to ask questions of my reader in second voice. I also take a third person narrative when explaining the legal processes.

3: I think it would be helpful to have a final review day on Tuesday and turn in the final copy on Thursday.

Final Countdown

The concern for my paper is having orignal thoughts and ideas? It seems everthing I write is scripted and my ideas on regulation of weapons go with society general thoughts.


At this point in time I dont feels as if i will have a problem with length but that never shows untill the night before its due!

Im also concernd that once this class is over I will not be able to go on! This was one of the best, most interesting classes i have ever taken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOS WITH ME ?

Final paper, questions and concerns

I think I am doing fine with this paper however I am not sure how I am doing as far as using all of my sources goes. Sometimes I feel like I am not using enough info in my paper. I am also having trouble with my transitions. I am finding myself stuck when it comes to incorporating vegetarianism and veganism into my paper so that it can connect well with my main subject and argument. I might be thinking too much into it but I will try to get more ideas on how to make my paper sound good without confusing my reader. I am also struggling on making my paper longer. It is 10 pages at this moment. When I go back and re read my paper it tends to sound a bit repetitive when I try to force 2 extra pages in! I need more ideas and I know I can add more research into the paper that will make it stronger and longer however, there is so much information on animal testing that it is over whelming.

problems with paper

For my paper right now it is now coming along because I have come up with a strong thesis. I still am having trouble with getting the full 12 pages that includes enough relevant research. I also think my paper is not so much sounding like a research paper but a history paper and I know I need to work on that as well.