This document provides instructions for writing a research paper, including developing a thesis statement, organizing ideas using a graphic organizer, writing a rough draft, and revising. It recommends having a thesis with an argument and 2-3 pieces of supporting evidence. A graphic organizer template is shown to help organize evidence for the thesis. Students are told to use the thesis to fill out the organizer bubbles and that the conclusion should restate the thesis. Editing tips are given to check for clarity, topic adherence, argument support, and errors.