The document provides 7 steps for writing a research paper: 1) Choose a topic and narrow it down, 2) Gather materials and develop a focus question, 3) Take notes from sources and organize them, 4) Decide on a thesis statement that makes an argument, 5) Create an outline to develop the thesis, 6) Write drafts while focusing on the thesis and referencing sources, 7) Revise drafts based on feedback and refine the paper. The steps guide choosing a topic, researching sources, developing a thesis, outlining an argument, drafting and revising the paper for a clear and coherent final product.