This section of reading focuses on
research projects. It begins with chapter 15 and ends with chapter 17. Chapter
15 outlines the research for the project by analyzing the assignment; formulate
a research question and hypothesis, plan the research, and set up a research
log. The final step of the outline is to move from hypothesis to a working
thesis. Chapter 16 then describes doing the actual research. Before beginning
research, one needs to understand the different kind of resources, and then
head to the library to get started and use their resources to search the
internet. To obtain real world information, conduct field research. Chapter 17
is about evaluating those sources and taking adequate notes. Once the sources
are determined, create a working bibliography. To create a working
bibliography, understand the sources’ purpose, their usefulness and
credibility. Read critically and interpret sources. Analyze the sources and
synthesize them to notice patterns, especially in academic writing. The chapter
and the reading ends with the rule of taking notes and annotating the source as
you read it.
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