This document provides guidance for students on conducting research for an English term paper. It recommends exploring broad topics more generally at first before narrowing to a few ideas. Students should consider their professor's requirements and possible thesis statements. The document discusses exploring topics through library resources, developing an outline or concept map, and choosing a focused research question. It distinguishes between writing a report, which summarizes facts, and a research paper, which develops an original argument. The final sections cover evaluating information sources and organizing the research process.