Anticipation/Reaction Guide

Research Paper

Directions: Read the statements below concerning research and a persuasive research paper. Put a “T” by all statements that you believe are true about research papers and put an “F” by all statements you would consider false. At the end of our research paper unit, you will have an opportunity to review these original responses and mark any changes.

Before After

_____ _____ 1. If you put an author’s words into your own words, you do not have to worry about giving credit to the author.

_____ _____ 2. Summarizing should be a compilation of a resource using several sentences.

_____ _____ 3. Once you’ve chosen your side in a persuasive argument, you shouldn’t research both sides.

_____ _____ 4. A student needs only to make sure they use one resource (i.e. the Internet) to adequately research his/her topic.

_____ _____ 5. A thesis statement for a persuasive research paper should include the opposing side’s opinion.