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How to Write A Research Paper

How to Write A Research Paper. Choosing a Topic. Select a Topic that you are interested in. Topic should be broad rather than narrow Example: Global Warming not Global Warming in Missouri. Topic must fit into the overall theme of the class or content area.

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How to Write A Research Paper

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  1. How to Write A Research Paper

  2. Choosing a Topic • Select a Topic that you are interested in. • Topic should be broad rather than narrow • Example: Global Warming not Global Warming in Missouri. • Topic must fit into the overall theme of the class or content area. • Example: Over Population not Jay-Z

  3. Looking for Information • Always write down or print out where your information came from including: • Title • Author • Page Number • Use several sources not just one • Use information sources that include factual information.

  4. Information Gathering • Use information that is up to date. • 2000 or newer • Use a variety of sources • Magazines • Books • Online • You don’t have to read a whole book. Start in the index.

  5. Writing an Outline • Start with a broad outline and work to a more specific one. • Always have between 3 and 6 ideas for each main topic. • Never write a research paper without an outline.

  6. Formatting your Paper • Your papers at HMJH will need to be written in MLA citation. • Always follow the MLA format. • 12 point Font; Times New Roman • Double Spaced • 1 in. margins

  7. Writing your paper • Follow your outline • Never put someone else's ideas in your paper and not give them credit for it. • YOU MUST always cite where you got information that is not your own original thought. • First drafts are never perfect. Always have someone proof your paper.

  8. Bibliography • Bibliography tells someone where you got your information. • Bibliographies go at the end of the paper. • http://citationmachine.net/ • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

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