10 Steps in Writing the Research Paper
Updated to conform to current standards and computerized research tools, this succinct, easy-to-follow guide gives you clear directions for writing papers in virtually all academic subjects. The authors describe how to determine your subject, formulate and outline a provisional thesis, prepare a bibliography, take notes from sources, write a draft, then revise and edit the paper, bringing it to its final form. You'll also find additional advice on avoiding plagiarism and making the most of today's library resources.
Step 1 Find a Subject
Step 2 Read a General Article
Step 3 Formulate a Temporary Thesis and a Temporary Outline
Step 4 Prepare the Preliminary Bibliography
Step 5 Take Notes from Relevant Sources
Step 6 Lable Notecards and Revise Working Outline
Step 7 Write the First Draft
Step 8 Revise the Text; Write Introduction and Conclusion
Step 9 Fill in Parenthetical References of Footnotes on Draft
Step 10 Put the Paper in Final Form