美国高中生作业写作要求：Synthesis & Interpretation – Completing your

Assignment:作业分配

Review from Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, 14th edition, Lester & Lester, chapters 10-13, pages 166-253, then if MLA, chapter 14, pages 254-294, or if APA, chapter 15,  pages 295-322, and lesson below.评论写作研究论文：一个完整​​的指南，第14版，莱斯特和莱斯特，第10-13章，第166-253页，然后APA，MLA，第14章，第254-294页，或者如果第15章，页295-322和教训。
Complete a final research paper with all the necessary elements.完成最后的研究报告，与所有必要的元素。

Objectives:目标：
 

Complete the process of moving from summary to analysis to interpretation.完成的过程中，从总结，分析，解释。
Check for places needing mechanical repair in a longer paper.检查是否需要机指导美国留学生作业械修理的地方，在一个较长的纸张。
Construct a “Works Cited” listing for your sources in a  research paper.构建“作品引”为你的源代码清单的研究论文。
Complete the process of synthesis to finalize a long research paper.完成合成的过程中，敲定了长期的研究论文。
Polish a research paper through a close editing process.
Format completely a long research paper.
Repair punctuation and mechanical errors in a long research paper.
Understand the use of additional bibliography and appendixes with research.
Include additional bibliography and appendixes with research when they are appropriate.
Finalize and submit a long research paper complete with an outline and effective “Works Cited” page.
 

Projects:项目：
Research Essay研究征文

The research paper is the most important essay for English 102.  The final paper should include a synthesis of your research in order to support a thesis statement or claim of your creation.  In-text citations that use a consistent, accepted format will tell the reader where you found all new material for the essay.  A formal outline showing your organization should accompany your paper.
 

Synthesis & Interpretation
 

Interpretation will be an important aspect of your final research essay.  Your thesis statement reflects this interpretation.  Finalizing parts of that interpretation in a formal written essay is creating a synthesis of all your work on this project.

As we have covered so far, the steps you have used should include:
Initial research
Note taking (note cards, etc.)
Compiling a bibliography
Outline (brain storm, mind map, plan)
Thesis, or claim
Rough draft
Final, edited copy

Congratulations!  You have reached the final stages of the research process. 

If you have followed the steps, writing the final paper should be mainly a matter of following your plan and your note cards, then closely editing your draft.  There are many fine points and problems you may encounter covered in the text.  In addition, if you run into problems, you may post them on the bulletin board.  Post a draft for comment early, and visit the bulletin board in order to read drafts by others enrolled in the class.
 

Adequate Resources
 

The "Works Cited" page should include a number of sources, approximately the same number of sources as you have as pages.  At least half of these sources should be from periodicals, and they should include current, up-to-date sources.  In addition, they should include some sources that are journals or more serious studies of your topic. 
The sources can include - as well as periodicals and books - films, videos, Internet information, personal interviews, and other sources.
 

Length
 

The length of this paper should be 12-15, keyboarded, double-spaced pages (figuring 250 words per page).  In addition to the 12-15-page essay, your work should include a title page with your name and the paper's title, a formal outline reflecting your organization, and a "Works Cited" page using a formal format. 

[Note:  The title page, the outline, and the "Works Cited" page do not count toward the required 12-15 pages.]

Include your family name and the page number in the upper right hand corner of every page.  You full name can appear in the left hand corner of the first page of the essay.   The title page should have the title in bold and centered, along with your name, the instructor’s name, and the date.
 

Additional Sources
 

You may have accumulated a longer list of sources than you actually cited in your essay.  In this case, an additional page titled “Additional Sources” would include sources you found that did not appear on your “Works Cited” page.  Remember that to be listed on your “Works Cited” page, the source must be cited in your essay.  If sources are not cited in your essay, include them on your “Additional Sources” page, using the same format as described in the textbook for a “Works Cited” page.  This is an optional part of your essay.
 

Appendixes
 

If you have a graph, table, or picture of some kind that you want to include in your document, but cannot imbed it using the word processor, use an Appendix.  Each of these additional pieces to your paper is labeled “Figure”.  Each will be cited to indicate to your readers where you found it.  You may also use an appendix to add a longer document you wish to quote in full, such as a law, parts of a treaty, or a speech.   These are optional parts of your essay and are not required.
 

Examples of Research Essays
 

There are examples of research essays in your textbook.  However, if you want to see others, here is a site.  Of course, plagiarizing is not allowed and many faculty, including myself, know about these sites.

Finally, complete a final editing process for your research essay.  Again, use the score sheet to check your essay for each item listed.  Use items in the evaluation sheet as you edit your draft.  Consider each of the items separately and check your draft for each item.  It will be used to evaluate your analysis.  If you have not done so, in most cases you should be able to remove unnecessary phrases such as “I think that” or “my idea” at this stage.

DUE DATES: Post a draft as early as you can.  The final copy is due in class on Tuesday, June 5.

Study questions:

What are appendixes used for in a research paper?

What is the difference between a “Works Cited” page and an “Additional Sources” page?

What process do you use to eliminate clutter from your style when writing a research paper?

How do you create an objective tone and stance when editing?