Thesis Tips

TIPS IN PARAPHRASING/WRITING

 According to
 As stated by
 As mentioned by
 As indicated by
 As eloquently stated by
 As studied by

 Zach (2011) stated that

 Rob (2011) indicated that
 Bob (2009) mentioned
 Miriam (2001) in her study revealed that
 Amri (2013) analyzed that

 This is because…
 This is due to that…

 The process can be done with…

 The process can be accomplished via…
 The task can be completed by…

 Studies are limited

 There are limited studies
 Studies are scarce

 Table 1 shows
 Table 6.4 depicts
 Figure 2.0 reveals
 Graph 6 indicates
 Chart 3.2 details

 As argued by (or__ argued that)

 As contested by (or ___ contested that)
 As contended by (or ___ contented that)

 This study seeks to

 Investigate
 Analyze
 Discover
 Correlate
 Measure

 This study…
 Supports
 Related to
 Coincides with
 Assists in

BLOOMS TAXONOMY (PAG NAHIHIRAPAN SA THESIS/RESEARCH TITLE)

 BLOOMS TAXONOMY
KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTAND APPLY ANALYZE EVALUATE CREATE
Define Explain Solve Analyze Reframe Design
Identify Describe Apply Compare Criticize Compose
Describe Interpret Illustrate Classify Evaluate Create
Label Paraphrase Modify Contrast Order Plan
List Summarize Use Distinguish Appraise Combine
Name Classify Calculate Infer Judge Formulate
State Compare Change separate Support Invent
Match Differentiate Choose Explain Compare Hypothesize
Recognize Discuss Demonstrate Select Decide Substitute
Select Distinguish Discover Categorize Discriminate Write
Examine Extend Experiment Connect Recommend Compile
Locate Predict Relate Differentiate Summarize Construct
Memories Associate Show Discriminate Assess develop
Quote Contrast Sketch Divide Choose Generalize
Recall Convert Complete Order Convince Integrate
Reproduce Demonstrate Construct Point out Defend Modify
Tabulate Estimate Dramatize Prioritize Estimate Organize
Tell Express Interpret Subdivide Find errors Prepare
Copy Identify Manipulate Survey Grade Produce
Discover Indicate Paint Advertise Measure Rearrange
Duplicate Infer Prepare Appraise Predict Rewrite
Enumerate Relate Produce Break down Rank Role-play
Listen Restate Report Calculate Score Adapt
Observe Select Teach Conclude Select Anticipate
Omit Translate Act Correlate Test Assemble
Read Ask Administer Criticize Argue Arrange
Recite Cite Articulate Deduce Conclude Choose
Record Discover Chart Devise Consider Collaborate
Repeat Generalize Collect Diagram Debate Collect
Retell Give Compute Dissect Distinguish Devise
Visualize examples Determine Estimate Editorialize Express
Group Develop Evaluate Justify Facilitate
Illustrate Employ Experiment Persuade Imagine
Judge Establish Focus Rate Infer
Observe Examine Illustrate Weigh Intervene
Order Explain Organize Justify
Report Interview Outline Make
Represent Judge Plan Manage
Research List Question Negotiate
Review Operate Test Originate
Rewrite Practice Propose
Show Predict Reorganize
Trace Record Report
Transform Schedule Revise
Stimulate Schematize
Transfer Stimulate
Write Solve
Speculate
Structure
Support
Test
Validate

GENERAL FORMAT
  In-Text Citations: The Basics
 In-Text Citations: Author/Authors
 Footnotes and Endnotes
 Reference List: Basic Rules
 Reference List: Author/Authors
 Reference List: Articles in Periodicals
 Reference List: Books
 Reference List: Other Print Sources
 Reference List: Electronic Sources
 Reference List: Other Non-Print Sources
 Additional Resources

TYPE OF APA PAPERS

Citing an Author or Authors:

A work by Two Authors: Name both authors in the signal phrase or in parenthesis each time
you cite the work. Use the word “and” between the authors’ names within the text and use the
ampersand in parenthesis.

Research by Wegener and Petty (1994) supports…

(Wegener & Petty, 1994)

A work by Three to Fine Authors: List all the authors in the signal phrase or in parenthesis the
first time you cite the source. Use the word “and” between the authors’ names within the text
and use the ampersand in parenthesis.

(Kernis, Cornell, Sun, Berry, & Harlow, 1993)

In subsequent citations, only use the first author’s last name followed by “et. al.” in the signal
phrase or in parenthesis.

(Kernis et al., 1993)

In et al., et should not be followed by a period.

Six or More Authors: Use the first author’s name followed by et al. in the signal phrase or in
parenthesis.

Harris et al. (2001) argued…

(Harris et al., 2001)

Unknown Author: if the work does not have an author, cite the source by its title in the signal
phrase or use the first word or two in the parenthesis. Titles of books and reports are italicized;
titles of articles, chapters, and web pages are in quotation marks.

A similar study was done of students learning to format research papers

(“using APA,” 2001).

Note: in the rare case the “Anonymous” is used for the author, treat it as the author’s name
(anonymous, 2001). In the reference list, use the name Anonymous as the author.
Organization as an Author: If the author is an organization or a government agency, mention
the organization in the signal phrase or in the parenthetical citation the first time you cite the
source.

According to the American Psychological Association (2000)…

If the organization has a well-known abbreviation, include the abbreviation in brackets the first
time the source is cited and then used only the abbreviation in later citations.

Websites
Sites that have no literal translation:

http://mobile.reverso.net/en
https://www.wordreference.com/
http://www.worldlingo.com/
https://www.babelfish.com/
http://translation2.paralink.com/
http://www.freetranslation.com/

Websites that correct spelling, Grammar and if you have paragraph and want to know
your writing is correct:

https://www.grammarly.com/m
https://www.grammarcheck.net/
http://mobile.reverso.ney/en
https://www.onlinecorrection.com/
https://spellcheckplus.com/

Websites where you search for meanings of words, terms, and words that have the
same meaning, and they include proverbs, idioms:

https://www.thesaurus.com/
http://www.englishdaily626,com/

The best translation sites globally, try them, choose the best for you, and rely on it for
your studies or work:

http://www.wordlingo.com/
https://www.freetranslation.com/
https://www.babelfish.com/
https://www.wordreference.com/
https://www.translation2.paralink.com/
https://www.onlinecorrection.com/
https://www.grammarcheck.net/

A website enables you to translate a full document or an article on it:

http://www.wordlingo.com/

A website for translating researches and files:

http://www.translation2.paralink.com/translator/default.asp

Site for translating sentences:

https://m/freetranslations.org/
 Websites for correct writing:

http://www.afterthedeadline.com/
http://www.reverso.net/spell-chec/english-spelling-grammar/
https://prowritingaid.com/

Other:

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

For RRL

https://www.scholar.google.com/
https://www.eric.ed.gov
https://www.doaj.rog
Mendeley (app)
https://www.researchgate.net
https://www.google.books.com

How to Write a Research Paper

As you research the answers to the topic questions

You can use the information two ways:

 If it is from a non-computer source, you can use index cards to copy the information
needed, or can type the information on a document in Microsoft Word.

 Make sure you have a heading on the index card or word document so you know the
topic or question you are answering with this information.

 Always SAVE any information you type into Microsoft word! Make sure you save it to
your number…NOT to the computer you are working on. SAVE information frequently!!

Plagiarism vs. Paraphrasing Samples

Direct quote from research:

“Japan’s beautiful Mount Fuji last erupted in 1707 and is now classified as dormant. Dormant
volcanoes show no signs of activity, but they may erupt in the future.”

Non-plagiarized paraphrase:

Mount Fuji, the highest in Japan, is actually a dormant volcano. Dormant mans that it is not
active. The last time Mount Fuji erupted was in 1707, and there is always the possibility of a
future eruption.

Direct quote from research:

“Three weeks after Katrina, warnings of the arrival of Hurricane Rita sent residents of cities such
as Houston, Texas, rushing to evacuate, fearing for their lives. Fortunately, Hurricane Rita
turned out to be much less severe than Katrina. However, mass evacuations like this bring
hazards of their own, as panicking drivers may cause accidents on the jammed roads.

Non-plagiarized paraphrase:

Shortly after Hurricane Katrina devasted the city of Houston, Texas, a warning for a new
hurricane named Rita was broadcast, which caused many people to panic and flee the city.
however, the mass departure of people leaving Houston at the same time could have caused
many car accidents, even though the hurricane turned out to be not as dangerous ay Katrina.

“How do I QUOTE an author?”

 If you quote an author, insert “quotation marks” around the text you are using.
 At the end of the quotation, parenthetical notations are needed.
 Simply write the quote and then put the author’s name and page number: (Williamson,
148)
 You will cite the entire source when you get to the bibliography page of your paper.

Bibliography or Works Cited Page

 At the end of your paper, you will include a bibliography or works cited page.
 This gives the authors of your sources credit for their work.
 In your packet, you will find sample bibliography entries for various sources.
 If you have any questions you can refer to:
http://www.aresearchguide.com/12biblio.html or the information in the packet.
 Sources should be in alphabetical order or double spaced.
 You can also use the following website to input your source information for your
bibliography or works cited page: www.noodletools.com/quickcite/

Works Cited

 “Battery.” Encyclopedia Britannica. 1990.

 “Best Batteries.” Consumer Reports Magazine 32 Dec. 1994: 71-72
 Booth, Steven A. “High-Drain Alkaline A-A Batteries.” Popular electronics 62 Jan. 1999:
58.
 Brain, Marshall. “How Batteries Work. ”howstuffworks. 1 Aug. 2006
http://home.howstuffworks.com/battery.htm
 “Cells and Batteries.” The DK Science Encyclopedia. 1993.
 Dell, R.M., and D. A. J. Rand. Understanding Batteries. Cambridge, UK: The Royal Society
of Chemistry, 2001.
 “Learning Center.” Energizer. Eveready Battery Company, Inc. 1 Aug. 2006
http://www.energizer.com/learning/default.asp
 “Learning Centre.” Duracell. The Gillette Company. 31 July 2006
http://www.duracell.com/au/main/pages/learning-cntre-what-is-a-battery.asp

Proofread, Proofread, & Proofread!!!

 Are all words spelled correctly? (Use a paper or online dictionary is unsure!)
 Did I capizatlize the beginning of each sentence and all proper nouns?
 Did I punctuate correctly?
 Did I use grammar correctly?
 Did I answer all of the topic questions, and fulfill all of the requirements on my rubric?
 Did I include an introduction and conclusion?
 Didi type the paper using the correct font type, size, line spacing, and margin
requirements?
 Did I paraphrase all content?
 Did I use parenthetical notations for quotes?
 Do my sentences make sense when read aloud?
 Have I had my paper peer edited?
 Does my paper flow well?
 Did I include a bibliography page?