1. HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER
Thinking and writing process
Promilla Bansal, Reference Librarian 11/04

2. Define a topic Basic searching to check if enough material available.
Make sure the topic is not too broad
Does the topic meet the approval of the your professor?

3. Why define your topic before you start?
It can help to organize thoughts.
It can avoid frustration.
It can help use time effectively and productively.

4. Writing process State thesis ( Listing ideas)
Collection of information
Organization
Drafting
Revising
Proofreading

5. Research proposal (thesis)
Getting ideas on paper
Build points
Develop ideas
Support main claim

6. Collection Gathering ideas Locating research ( Databases and Internet)
Searching databases
Books and other sources

7. Where can you go for additional help with assignments for any class?
Morton College LRC
Writing Lab
Our website:
brief questions:

8. Drafting Evaluate and organize ideas Select relevant notes
Give yourself ample time to work on your project
Avoid distractions

9. Proofreading tips Slowly read your paper aloud.
Exchange papers with a friend
Review
Spelling
Punctuation
Sentence structure

10. Revising: reviewing ideas
Ideas clearly communicated?
Organization of paper
Paragraph structure
Strong introduction and conclusion