How to Write a Research Paper

This series of articles details step-by-step directions on writing great research papers. Find information on establishing a topic, looking for sources, taking notes, organizing your ideas, writing a first draft, using footnotes and endnotes, writing a bibliography, revising the first draft, and proofreading the final draft. These articles will be invaluable resources for your students.

Research Paper: Establish Your Topic

Teach your students how to select and narrow down a topic for a research paper. This advice is helpful for students of all ages.

Research Paper: Look for Sources

Where to find information for a research report.

Research Paper: Take Notes

How to identify important information and take useful notes for a research paper.

Research Paper: Organize Your Ideas

How to organize information and create an outline for a research paper.

Research Paper: Write a First Draft

How to write the first draft of a research paper.

Research Paper: Use Footnotes and Endnotes

How to use footnotes and endnotes in a research paper.

Research Paper: How to Write a Bibliography

How to write a bibliography for a research paper.

Research Paper: Revise the First Draft

Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.

Research Paper: Proofread the Final Draft

How to proofread the final draft of a research report.

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