This document outlines 10 steps to write a basic research paper. The steps include choosing an appropriate topic that interests the writer, gathering information from various sources, starting to research the topic, outlining the research with an introduction and supporting paragraphs, writing drafts of the body of the paper, revising drafts, creating a final draft, preparing a bibliography, adding a title page and keywords, and evaluating the completed work. The goal is to provide students with a starting point for writing their research paper by outlining the key elements and process.