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Sociology 488H
Tiffini Travis
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Call Number:
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Start with a Research Topic
Identify Keywords and Synonyms
Self-esteem
Self concept
Body image
Self perception
Ethnic identity
Social identity
Translate your topic into scholarly
language Identify
Variables
Tattoos
Tattoo
Body modification
Body art
Physical appearance
Concept A
Concept B
Identity
Self concept
Self presentation
Social identity
Self perception
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examples of citing in both MLA and APA styles
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and the literature
review
examine results
and conclusion
section
Read the methodology
Look at the theory applied
Quoting
the author's language is noteworthy for some
you intend to analyze the passage in detail
a summary or paraphrase of the passage would
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used when:
Summarizing
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passage. Opinions must be clearly distinguished
from
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