1. Research writing can be overwhelming;
take it one step at a time
Due Done
1. Choose a topic
2. Find your sources (at least 3)
3. Take notes ( at least 30 useful )
4. Organize it -Write a working outline
5. Write a thesis statement
6. Write the body of your paper
7. Write your introduction
8. Write a conclusion
9. Cite your sources in alphabetical order in a Works
Cited page
10. Revise and edit
11. Type your final copy following MLA formatting
Before you publish
Remember that a research paper cannot have any “I”
statements or opinions. You are writing only facts
You must have five paragraphs
Introduction contains a clear thesis statement which is
well supported by body paragraphs
Sources are well documented in the Works Cited page
Your writing is free of errors -CUPS
Research paper contains at least one direct or indirect
quote
Conclusion restates or addresses thesis statement
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