Research papers - is there a resource that teaches how

[tbmoran]

Is there a resource/book out there that teaches all the ins and out of how to do a research paper. I know SWB has info on the website. But I am looking for a thorough book that my dd could use now and take to college with her later.

 

I haven't had her prepare many in-depth research papers (10+ pages). Now as she is heading off to college, I am feeling like I have not prepared her well enough. I had thought about letting her do one this summer.

[Miss Marple]

Here's one I like for basic writing principles: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets.shtml

 

another is: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResearchW/index.html

 

Also, The lady who wrote Analytical Grammar has a CD on Teaching the Research Paper: http://www.analyticalgrammar.com/

[periwinkle]

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/catalog/category.cfm?category_id=5823

 

I think the recommendation for it came from this board...maybe DollyM?

[DollyM]

I used it to teach research papers how-to to a dozen high schoolers in co-op. I wish I could post their papers so you could see how successful it was. It's a great workbook, and the last exercise in each unit is "now go do this for YOUR paper" so they learn WHY from the mini-lesson, HOW by doing the sample exercises, then they APPLY this as they work their way thru their own paper. Awesome!

[tbmoran]

Thank you for this suggestion. It sounds like it will be a good fit for us. I hope we have as much success with it as you have had with your students!

[tbmoran]

Dolly,

 

Just a few questions, if you don't mind--is it necessary to purchase the teacher's book? Did you use it with your class? If so, what all does it include? Also did you order the book directly from Sadler-Oxford or from another source?

 

Teresa

[DollyM]

I ordered a dozen student books and the teacher's edition all directly from Sadlier Oxford. The teacher's edition is just the answers to the "blanks" in the student text. Generally, I could have made my own "TE" by writing in the answers myself - but once or twice I ... ahem... "was interested" in "their correct answer" ...so was the TE worth it? Well, not really, but it was nice.

 

However, it's JUST ANSWERS in a thin-stapled booklet and NOT particularly quick & easy to use "in class..." So I wasted another student workbook, filled in the answers and used THAT in class - to have everything handy.

 

It was worth it - I will use this resource again in a co-op situation. I really like it (I guess I already said that :tongue_smilie: )

[Pamela H in Texas]

I'm gonna check out what is talked about above, but a short session option might be : http://www.writeathome.com/Display.aspx?tabid=150

 

HTHs,

[harbke]

It teaches how to sew smaller papers together for larger and larger assignments.

[Liza Q]

Thanks for the heads-up on the Sadlier-Oxford book! I read this thread right before I went to the library yesterday - and I found a copy there and it is JUST what I need this month!

 

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