Report Vs Research
Report Paper Vs Research Paper
Report Papers -
- Purpose is TO INFORM
- TOPIC-based
- GENERAL Discussion
- SUMMARIZES information gathered
- Presents analysis and interpretation of OTHERS
- DOES NOT result in new knowledge
Research Papers -
- Purpose is TO CONVINCE
- QUESTION-based
- Have a clear, arguable THESIS
- YOU use data and ideas as evidence to support YOUR opinion
- YOU analyze and interpret information
- YOUR unique perspective and conclusion
Narrowing a Topic and Developing a Research Question
Develop a research question that works