10 Steps in Writing the Research Paper

This topic presents techniques and models for high school and college students to write successful research papers. After a preface and an introduction to research, We discusses the 10 steps in writing a research paper:

(1) find a subject;
(2) read a general article;
(3) formulate a temporary thesis and a temporary outline;
(4) prepare the preliminary bibliography;
(5) take notes from relevant sources;
(6) label note cards and revise working outline;
(7) write the first draft;
(8) revise the text, write introduction and conclusion;
(9) parenthetical references or footnotes on draft; and
(10) put the paper in final form.

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