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39 Summary and Conclusion
Don’t worry about spoilers. When reading materials for your research, start with the summary and jump to the conclusion. Then go back and read the rest. This will give you a
better grasp of the material.
Take Notes Your marginalia and summaries will help you remember main points when you return to the material.
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Ask Questions Do this at every stage of the
research process. Consider starting with a research question, write
down questions that come to mind when reading, and think about what
questions are left unanswered.
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ConnectionsHow do the materials you found relate to
your thesis statement or research question?
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Compare and ContrastReview the materials you researched for similarities and differences.
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Relate your research to current
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Try something different. Illustrate connections with a hand drawn mind map, use an online mapping tool, or talk through concepts with a peer.
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Know Your AudienceSynthesize research with your readers in mind. Think about how they would approach your materials and answer any questions you can imagine them asking.