Writing Your Research Paper Kathleen High
The Three Phases of Writing Preparation (Getting ready to write) Writing Revising
Preparation (Getting Ready) List tasks Schedule tasks Generate ideas Consider audience Gather information (research) Outline
Writing Use free writing Don’t need to start at the Intro Use resources provided to help with structure: Outline Sample Research Papers
Writing (cont’d) Don’t forget to take breaks Follow your own flow of ideas Don’t try to edit or revise Work until first draft is complete
Revising Your Draft Cut out unnecessary information and words Add necessary information to make smooth transitions Polish with bibliography, margins Proofread for grammar Final proof for other errors Have someone else look it over