Mythology and Superheroes: Write Your Paper

Are You Ready?

Let's review what we've covered so far:

• Making sure you understand your assignment

• Within the guidelines your assignment selecting a topic you find interesting. 

• Using the Reference Books and Reference Databases available in the library to get background information on your topic

• Conducting more comprehensive research by using books, journal and magazine articles and authoritative Internet sites.

Are you ready to start writing? If yes, then you may want to consult some of the general handbooks and websites that will help you work through the process of writing a research paper. If you don't feel ready then you may want to revisit some of the previous steps in the process.

Try some of these Internet sites for getting extra tips on writing a research paper

 Time to Write 

There are several types of research papers, but all of them have one thing in common – they require critical thinking and good writing skills. An effective research paper incorporates information and ideas from experts in the field with the writer’s own ideas and analysis. Regardless of whether your instructor asks you to write an informational report on a subject, analyze an issue, or take a stand on a particular topic, you will want to write a paper that is logically organized, fully developed and error-free.

See the lists below for some books and websites that will help you work through the process of writing a research paper.