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Exploring research papers

Exploring research papers

From the course: Writing a Research Paper

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Exploring research papers

- [Narrator] Research. Even the thought of it can be intimidating. How do I find the right research? How do I know if I have enough research? How do I know if the research is credible? Or, once I find it, how should I incorporate it into my paper? How can I avoid plagiarizing if I use someone else's sources? All of these are valid questions and concerns. First, consider that we research every day. Not as formally, of course, as we do for a research paper; but we might compare and contrast clothing brands, or we might classify restaurants by types of food or by prices. How would we get that research? Probably by talking to people who have personal knowledge. Maybe by looking at online reviews, by making personal visits to the restaurant, or hands-on examining the clothing items. Why is researching clothing brands or restaurants important? After all, all clothes have the same basic function and all restaurants have food for sale. Research is crucial because it can strengthen any…

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