Next week I have a research paper...(updated look inside guys n give some help)

[70' GMC]

To start on and was wanting to my research paper to be on the 67-72 chevy and the gmc trucks with some really really good pics. If yall don't mind trying to help me out. The research paper is 8 to 10 pages.

If its in the wrong place please move it to the right one moderators.

[Liz]

what exactly do you need for the paper? can you post a basic outline or such? Im sure many of us would be willing to help you get the info you need, we just need a few more details.

[70' GMC]

Originally Posted by Liz

what exactly do you need for the paper? can you post a basic outline or such? Im sure many of us would be willing to help you get the info you need, we just need a few more details.

There was someone with a gold c10 I think it was a 67?
What years had what trim and the paint colors or codes. What motors and transmissions sizes/types where in what years. Available options on the 67-72 models.

liz what do mean by an outline? like the guidelines?

[72BlckButy]

If you click on my cardomain link in my signature, on page 6 I have quite a bit of information about the 67-72 models. It's no where near every make and model offered, but you might be able to find more information there...

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

There was someone with a gold c10 I think it was a 67?
What years had what trim and the paint colors or codes. What motors and transmissions sizes/types where in what years. Available options on the 67-72 models.

liz what do mean by an outline? like the guidelines?

I think this is what Liz was talking about....

I. Introduction

II. Body
A. '67's
B. '68's
C. '69's
D. '70's
E. '71's
F. '72's

III. Conclusion

Plan your paper... If I were you I would narrow your topic down from covering all years and focus on a few specifics. Some teachers/professors don't like a vague topic, and some don't like to deep of a project.

When you start writing a paper, you first need to determine where you are going to "head" with the it.... ie, what you're going to talk about.

Here's an easy way to outline a paper

The Intro - tell them what you're going to tell them (give them a basic idea on what topic you are going to write about)

The Body - tell them (provide the information about your topic)

The Conclusion - tell them what you told them (recap your topic, just to stress some points

Example....

Seat Belts

The Intro - Today 9 out of 10 people don't wear..... blah blah blah

The Body - Provide stats, personal stories that drive the topic home

The Conclusion - hit a few key points (stats...)

[70' GMC]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

If you click on my cardomain link in my signature, on page 6 I have quite a bit of information about the 67-72 models. It's no where near every make and model offered, but you might be able to find more information there...

Can I save those pics and may have to use them in my research paper?

[70' GMC]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

When you start writing a paper, you first need to determine where you are going to "head" with the it.... ie, what you're going to talk about.

Here's an easy way to outline a paper

The Intro - tell them what you're going to tell them (give them a basic idea on what topic you are going to write about)

The Body - tell them (provide the information about your topic)

The Conclusion - tell them what you told them (recap your topic, just to stress some points

Example....

Seat Belts

The Intro - Today 9 out of 10 people don't wear..... blah blah blah

The Body - Provide stats, personal stories that drive the topic home

The Conclusion - hit a few key points (stats...)

So if I follow those guide lines I will have an A or A+?

[Liz]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

When you start writing a paper, you first need to determine where you are going to "head" with the it.... ie, what you're going to talk about.

Here's an easy way to outline a paper

The Intro - tell them what you're going to tell them (give them a basic idea on what topic you are going to write about)

The Body - tell them (provide the information about your topic)

The Conclusion - tell them what you told them (recap your topic, just to stress some points

Example....

Seat Belts

The Intro - Today 9 out of 10 people don't wear..... blah blah blah

The Body - Provide stats, personal stories that drive the topic home

The Conclusion - hit a few key points (stats...)

exactly

I mean what did the teachers ask you to do. A research paper is a very broad term. It can be a few paragraphs to a few pages. An outline is needed to keep your thoughts flowing and the paper well a paper, instead of a rambling.

Dont forget to check the FAQ area, there is tons of info there.

Post up a basic outline and we can help you with links to information and such

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

Can I save those pics and may have to use them in my research paper?

I actually pulled the pics from off the net, but be sure to document where you pulled the information from, so you don't get called a plagarist...

Feel free to save a copy of them.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

So if I follow those guide lines I will have an A or A+?

Any topic dealing with classic trucks would receive an A+ in my book....

As long as it's written well.

[70' GMC]

I was wanting to get all of the information lined up and hopefully get the paper goin a lil bit next week.

[dave2953]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I actually pulled the pics from off the net, but be sure to document where you pulled the information from, so you don't get called a plagarist...

Feel free to save a copy of them.

It is very important to cite all of your sources. You've probably heard of a works cited page, or a bibliography. You may want to check with your teacher and find out how they want the sources cited (if at all) i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago style, etc. I'm quite certain you'll need to use MLA format, but you should check to be certain. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask. I've taken several expository writing classes in my lengthy college career and would be happy to help.

[70' GMC]

I will let everyone know about it next week.

[BillGent]

Lots of schools now use company's that help find out if you plagiarized a paper. In other words, copied somebody else's work.

Give credit to articles that you find and rewrite everything in your own words. Those company's will find articles and papers from all over the world to see if you copied them.

[70' GMC]

Originally Posted by BillGent

Lots of schools now use company's that help find out if you plagiarized a paper. In other words, copied somebody else's work.

Give credit to articles that you find and rewrite everything in your own words. Those company's will find articles and papers from all over the world to see if you copied them.

That don't sound real good. They deffently don't want you trying to plagarize

[70' GMC]

I got the Research paper to do. I have to have 10 sources; Books, magazines, websites. I can't use wikipedia for any of this. I have to put information on 100 notecards.

PLEASE HELP ME with this research paper. All of your help is appreciated big time.

[1972CheyenneSuper]

Go here for paint codes/chips. http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/

Your best source of information regarding trim levels would be to get your hands on a GM Restoration Packet. It should be free if you're in the US.

[Liz]

travis you need to give an idea of who what where when now so we can help..

1st what are the rules to follow for this paper
2nd what topic did you pick to do it on
3rd narrow that topic down cause i know your gonna say something generalized
4th what have you done so far to start this. where have you looked, what have you read? This way we have a little better idea on what you actually need

[70' GMC]

It has to be paraphrased, summarized, or directly quoted from the source. It has to be 8 to 10 pages long. My topic is on 67-72 chevy trucks. I have to have 10 sources; Books, magazines, websites.

Since I have to use note cards I was thinking on having 4 good little topics but don't know what Im going to do though, if anyone has good ideas let me know.

My teacher said she has a program that will show if we did or didn't write it in our own words. All she has to do is type a sentence and if it shows up exactly like you typed or copied, you get a 0 and might fail cause it counts as a huge test grade.

[Liz]

good idea for topic i moved this so the 67-72 folks could chime in with ideas

[69halfton]

if your going to do 4 sub topics, you can make them a litte broad...something like..

1. engine & drivetrain options
2. interior options (A/C, radios etc.)
3. exterior options (colors, Fleet side stepside)
4. trim levels & packages.

the 4th one is great way to get half into your conclusion with as it will sum up many of the different options you have already explaned through your paper.

let us know if you need specific pictures of specific colors, i know i've got a little bit of a funky color most people dont have anymore.

[ed2552]

be sure if you use an exact quote, you say: According to the General Motors Corporation, "The 67 Chevy C10 was the best truck ever made.": for an example, and be sure to state who said it, and put that in your bibliography as well, do as much as you can to not plagiarize.

[70' GMC]

Originally Posted by 69halfton

if your going to do 4 sub topics, you can make them a litte broad...something like..

1. engine & drivetrain options
2. interior options (A/C, radios etc.)
3. exterior options (colors, Fleet side stepside)
4. trim levels & packages.

the 4th one is great way to get half into your conclusion with as it will sum up many of the different options you have already explaned through your paper.

let us know if you need specific pictures of specific colors, i know i've got a little bit of a funky color most people dont have anymore.

Where can I get the info for 1,2,3,4? Websites, magazines? What is the funky color????

[70' GMC]

Liz, I tried to do the outline today at school told the teacher I don't have enough information. I went back after school and she can't tell me an easier way. Im going to mess my research paper up. I found out we can't use I, me, you, we if we do it will be opinionated and she will be taking points off.

[Liz]

first thing is not to freak out, you have a wealth of information at your fingertips here.

read this
http://www.aresearchguide.com/1steps.html

then start searching the topics starting one at a time. look in the FAQ area, gmcpauls site, look up books in amazon.com and go borrow them from the library. Ask specific questions in new posts here.
Im sure if you do a post asking where you can locate information, folks would be more then happy to help you out. Just dont expect anyone to do it for you, and do not freak out about it. Research papers are alot of work, and seem scary when its the first one you do. If you put effort into finding the info you need, it will go easy.

search engines are your friend. use different terms and read alot.