Ask a New Question
Menu

Review your research portfolio and make sure you are ready to turn it in. Remember the assignment specifics below. Portfolio Topic: Write a Research Portfolio on the impact of technology on people’s lives (or on an alternate topic as assigned by your teacher). Revising and Editing Checklists: Make sure you have used the Revising Checklist and Editing Checklist to strengthen your writing. Rubric: Use the Research and Presentation Portfolio Rubric to make sure you are meeting all the goals of the portfolio. CheckMyWork: Remember to submit your own work. You can use CheckMyWork to make sure your work is original. Now select Upload Files to upload the final draft of your research portfolio to the Drop Box. (22 points)

1 answer

It sounds like you have a well-structured assignment ahead of you. Here are some steps to ensure your research portfolio on the impact of technology on people's lives is polished and ready for submission:

Research Portfolio Structure:

  1. Title Page:

    • Title of your research portfolio
    • Your name
    • Date of submission
    • Course title/professor’s name if applicable

  2. Table of Contents:

    • List all sections and their page numbers for easy navigation.

  3. Introduction:

    • Briefly introduce the topic and its significance.
    • State your research question or hypothesis.

  4. Literature Review:

    • Summarize existing research on the impact of technology on various aspects of life (e.g., communication, education, health, etc.).
    • Identify gaps in the current literature.

  5. Methodology:

    • Describe how you conducted your research (e.g., surveys, interviews, literature analysis).
    • Justify your methodology and its relevance to the topic.

  6. Findings:

    • Present your research findings clearly.
    • Use charts, graphs, or tables if applicable.

  7. Discussion:

    • Analyze the findings in relation to your research question.
    • Discuss potential implications and the impact of technology on individuals and society.

  8. Conclusion:

    • Summarize key points.
    • Suggest areas for future research.

  9. References:

    • List all sources in the required format (APA, MLA, etc.).
    • Ensure all in-text citations match the references.

  10. Appendices (if needed):

    • Include any additional material that supports your research (e.g., raw data, interview transcripts).

Revising and Editing Checklists:

  • Revising Checklist:

    • Have you clarified your thesis statement?
    • Are arguments logically structured and coherent?
    • Did you include relevant evidence to support your claims?
    • Is there a smooth flow between sections?

  • Editing Checklist:

    • Have you checked for grammatical errors and typos?
    • Is your language formal and academic?
    • Have you adhered to formatting guidelines?
    • Did you ensure all citations and references are correctly styled?

Check Your Work:

  • Before submitting, run your text through any plagiarism checker (like CheckMyWork) to ensure originality.
  • Review the portfolio against the Research and Presentation Portfolio Rubric to verify that you've met all requirements.

Final Steps:

  1. Carefully review the entire document for consistency and clarity.
  2. Save your portfolio in the required file format (e.g., PDF, DOCX).
  3. Upload the final draft to the Drop Box as instructed.

Following these guidelines should help ensure that your research portfolio is comprehensive, polished, and ready for submission. Good luck!