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Term Paper Presentation I
Course Objectives
This course enables the students to
- Define and utilize various sources to gather data for a research paper.
- Organize ideas; write annotated bibliographies, and thesis statements.
- Understand how to develop outlines for research papers.
- Complete a rough draft of a research paper by correcting punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
- Compile a final form of the research paper with a works cited page.
- Write a research paper and present it in a National / international conference.
- Prepare a presentation on the research topic.
Course Outcomes(COs):
Learning outcomes (at course level) | Learning and teaching strategies | Assessment Strategies |
CO113. Develop understanding on various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process, research designs and sampling
CO114. Demonstrate basic awareness of data analysis and hypothesis of testing procedures
CO115. Gain adequate knowledge on measurement & scaling techniques as well as the quantitative data analysis
CO116. Implement the testing procedures on different problem domains and evaluate its performance
CO117. Compare the proposed technique with the existing techniques and analyze the results
CO118. Report and present the findings of the study conducted in the preferred domain
| Approach in teaching: Research Paper Design: Introduction, Literature Review, Experimental Set up, Comparative Analysis, Methodology for conducting the research work, Conclusion, writing References
Learning activities for the students: Self-Learning on subject matter, Presentation, Seminar Report
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Contents
Discovering, Narrowing, and Focusing a Researchable Topic
- Try to find a topic that is of interest
- Try writing your way to a topic
- Talk with your course instructor and classmates about the topic
- Pose your topic as a question to be answered or a problem to be solved
Finding, Selecting, and Reading Sources
The following types of sources may be consulted:
- library catalog, periodical indexes, bibliographies, suggestions from your instructor
- primary vs. secondary sources
- journals, books, other documents
Grouping, Sequencing, and Documenting Information
The following system aid should be organized for:
- Noting sources on bibliography cards
- Organizing material according to its relative importance
- Taking notes
Writing an Outline and a Prospectus for Yourself
Consider the following questions:
- What is the topic?
- Why is it significant?
- What background material is relevant?
- What is my thesis or purpose statement?
- What organizational plan will best support my purpose?
Writing the Introduction
In the introduction one will need to do the following things:
- Present relevant background or contextual material
- Define terms or concepts when necessary
- Explain the focus of the paper and your specific purpose
- Reveal your plan of organization
Writing the Conclusion
- If the argument or point of the paper is complex, then summarize the argument for the reader.
- If significance of the research findings are not explained prior to conclusion then use the end of the paper to add up points or to explain their significance.
- Move from a detailed to a general level of consideration that returns the topic to the context provided by the introduction.
- Perhaps suggest what about this topic needs further research.
Revising the Final Draft
- Check overall organization: logical flow of introduction, coherence and depth of discussion in body, effectiveness of conclusion.
- Paragraph level concerns: topic sentences, sequence of ideas within paragraphs, use of details to support generalizations, summary sentences where necessary, use of transitions within and between paragraphs.
- Sentence level concerns: sentence structure, word choices, punctuation, and spelling.
- Documentation: consistent use of one system, citation of all material not considered common knowledge, appropriate use of endnotes or footnotes, accuracy of list of works cited and Plagiarism Check
