La final de sesiune despre scrierea eseurilor

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The Six Steps of Research

1. Pick a topic.
   1. Consider personal and academic interest.
   2. Use appropriate references.
      1. To begin the bibliography.
      2. To survey the field.
2. Create a Bibliography.
   1. Primary sources.
   2. Secondary sources.
3. Read the primary sources.
   1. Carefully.
   2. Narrow the topic.
   3. Develop a thesis which explains what you are reading.
   4. Test the thesis against the primary literature.
4. Read appropriate secondary sources
   1. Monographs and journals.
   2. Test and modify your thesis as necessary.
5. Re-Read Primary Sources.
6. Outline essay

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A Template for Research Papers

Writing academic research papers requires more discipline than creativity. Below are the basic steps and questions of a sound research paper.

1. Introduction
   1. What is the issue?
   2. Why does this topic merit attention?
   3. Survey the relevant secondary literature on this topic in a paragraph or two.
   4. What is your thesis?
   5. What method will you follow to explain and defend your thesis?
2. Explanation of the Thesis
   1. If a prescriptive essay – Biblical Case (where relevant)
   2. If a descriptive essay – Historical Survey (where relevant)
   3. Analysis
3. Defense of the Thesis
   1. Interact with secondary literature
   2. State possible or actual criticisms of your thesis.
   3. Respond to possible criticisms
4. Conclusion
   1. Restate argument
   2. Restate thesis