1Find out which format the professor wants; not all research papers use the same format
b. History – Chicago
c. Social Sciences/Education – APA
2Find a reference or guide that explains how the paper should be presented
a. Font, margins, paper, etc. – the general appearance
b. Whether a title page is needed
c. How the paper is bound – folder, paper clip, staple, etc.
3. Number of ACCEPTABLE references required for the paper & the type of reference
a. Reliable references !!!! DO NOT take the first reference that come up on Google!!
b. To Wikipedia—or NOT Wikipedia – how to use Wikipedia INTELLIGENTLY
4Spend time familiarizing yourself with the research material; NO ONE uses all the research information in the paper; the point is to become a mini-expert on your topic; experts pick and choose the best information that is suitable for their work.
5. THE SKILL OF WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER COMES WHEN THE WRITER INTEGRATES SELECTED RESEARCH INFORMATION INTO THE PAPER
6. After finding resources that are reliable, create a bibliographic entry for your reference; the compilation of these references will be appear on the last page of your paper as the Works Cited Page
a. Author
b. Title
c. Facts of publication
7. After preliminary reading, THEN begin to take specific notes that support your topic—again, NOT everything an author says will be used. When you do find important information you think you can use in your paper, make a note.
a. Note card
b. Highlight
What is most important is that you have the exact location of where the information
NOW—you’re finally ready to sit down and incorporate your research into your paper for your 2nd draft
NOW—you’re finally ready to sit down and incorporate your research into your paper for your 2nd draft
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