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August 31, 2005
How to Write a Term Paper
Confused on how to write a research paper? Here are ten easy steps to get you going!
1. Decide on your topic
2. Find resources related to your topic. Use a variety of sources, such as the Internet, books, magazines, newspapers, interviews, etc.
3. Read through your resources and formulate a thesis statement.
4. Find information that supports your thesis statement. Make notes about main topics that you would like to cover in your research paper.
5. Create an outline using the main topics. Make sure that you have about three points to support each of your main topics.
6. Begin putting your outline into paragraph form. This is your first draft of your term paper. CIte your sources as you write.
7. Read through the first draft and look for any weakness in the paper. Find more sources if necessary.
8. Write a second draft.
9. Proofread your paper for grammar and spelling mistakes.
10. Write the final draft of your term paper. Make sure to read through it again before turning it in.
Posted by Jon at August 31, 2005 10:24 AM