Through researching for our desired topics we were taught how to use online databases. The databases we use are created through the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point for all of the students to use and benefit from. At first I found that using the databases to be very confusing and challenging. Mainly because you can type in different key words and a lot of the research you come to find depends on the key words that you use and if the words are to broad the sources you find become very general. It can be hard to narrow down your words to find specifically what you want. However, after a lot of practice and guidance I got the hang of it and found these databases to be very helpful. I came to find a lot of good information on energy and future energy sources for the United States. Through the databases I received a lot of credible information that will be beneficiary for my paper. Also, I Used the magazine National Geographic to gather research. They had a couple of really good articles on energy sources that worked good in my paper.
In my opinion research papers can be very tough to write. A lot of times I struggle with what information to use and how to reiterate it in my own words and what would be good information to quote. However, this is now the third research paper I have written, and I think every time you get a little better and you understand how to meet your goals. Like, making an argument and backing it up with information that is reliable. Overall, I think being able to write a research paper is very beneficiary also knowing how to locate concrete research that will strengthen your paper.
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