This document outlines 10 steps to help students write a research paper in a manageable way, starting with choosing a topic, finding sources, taking notes, outlining, writing a thesis statement, and drafting the introduction, body, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of citing sources alphabetically in a works cited page, revising and editing, and following MLA formatting. The research paper should be fact-based without opinions, include at least 5 paragraphs with a clear thesis supported by evidence from sources, and address the thesis in the conclusion.