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College Research - The Basics: Write Your Paper

A step by step guide to doing research using the library's online resources.

Let's Review

Are You Ready? image of magnifying glass

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.

    Research BasicsĀ on the Web

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

    Writing Your Paper

    image of female student at desk Time to Write  image of male student at desk

    There are several types of research paper, 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.

    Guides to Writing Research Papers - Books

    image of book pile Here's a short list of books available in the library to assist you in your writing:

     

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