PPT-DCS-601 Selecting a Thesis/Research Project Topic

Greater Alabama Council 2010 University of Scouting University of Alabama Huntsville Huntsville AL March 6 2009 SOURCES BSA Dr Rich Goodwin Talakto District Training Chairman rgoodwin15coxnet. History Fair Project. Original version 2005 by Karma Adamik,. Teacher at Haines Elementary, Chicago. CMHEC rev. version 2010. History Fair is based on . the inquiry approach. Ask a . historical question. What is a thesis statement?. A statement, argument or theory that is the basis of your project as a result of your research.. In other words, you have done research and you have found out…your thesis.. DON’T BE THIS GUY. . TAKE A DEEP BREATH. . IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK. . LET’S JUST TAKE IT A STEP AT A TIME. . A research paper presents the results of your investigations on a selected topic. Based on your own thoughts and the facts and ideas you have gathered from a variety of sources, a research paper is a creation that is uniquely yours. The experience of gathering, interpreting, and documenting information, developing and organizing ideas and conclusions, and communicating them clearly will prove to be an important and satisfying part of your education. Dr. Anshul Singh Thapa. Introduction . When selecting a research problem/ topic there are a number of consideration that has to be kept in mind. These helps to ensure that our study will be manageable and that we will remain motivated throughout the process of doing research. . February 2, 2017. Frank O. Nitsche. (modified from . Satyajit. Bose 2012). Why . literature . s. earch. ?. New Research is build on existing . findings. Get better understanding of the topic. and what has been done before. in TEFL or Linguistics. 1) Introduction . - can begin with anecdotal, personal elements to explain choice of topic . - identifies a research niche, then occupies it. (Typically: while a good deal of research has examined X, there have been few studies that have focussed on Y.). Sentences. Making sure the beginnings of your essays and paragraphs have focused, clear declarative statements. Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence. Essays need to be clear enough for a reader to understand what they’re getting into in the first few sentences.. February 2, 2017. Frank O. Nitsche. (modified from . Satyajit. Bose 2012). Why . literature . s. earch. ?. New Research is build on existing . findings. Get better understanding of the topic. and what has been done before. Almost all assignments, no matter how complicated, can be reduced to a single question. . For example, if your assignment is, “Write a report to the local school board explaining the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class,” turn the request into a question like, “What are the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class?” . Revision Review. What is a Thesis Statement?. A thesis statement is a declarative sentence that gives the main point of an essay.. The thesis statement uses words from the question or prompt. It is very important to locate these key words and weave them into the thesis statement.. 7 th Grade Research Project Thesis Statements Research Report vs. Research Paper Research Report Research Paper Topic Cites fact and statistics Direct quotes of information Thesis Statement Proves or makes a point Applied. . Sciencies. Unit. of Business and . Administration. , . K. uopio . | . TOPIC PLAN. T. hesis. . name. Creator. : . Firstname. , . Last. . name. Topic area and its definition. Describe . the topic area / content and the topic (”work name”) . Guidelines for Writing a Thesis or Dissertation Outline for Empirical Master146s Theses How to Make a Thesis Less Painful and More Satisfying by Mickie 2 Guidelines for Writing a Thesis or Dissertat Organizing Research. EQ: How do I organize my research into a thesis and topic sentences?. Thesis: . WHAT: one sentence that tells what the entire paper is about. WHERE: Last sentence in first paragraph.