How To Write a Research Paper
The first step in the research paper is to from the question the research paper revolves around.
The second step is to collect all the data on that topic and then form the works cited page. Make sure you set up you document with the correct MLA format.
Next, write down five quotes from your works cited and don’t forget to use parenthetical citations.
The fourth step is to begin to write the basics of the detail paragraphs. Using sentences that help you understand what you are doing; example “The main idea of this paragraph is…” Put the paragraphs in order from more important to least important or the same order of your works cited page.
Then write your intro paragraph. Your first sentence is your thesis. Then, copy the first sentences form your detail paragraphs in order of how you have them, into the intro. Reword the sentences and use transitions. Don’t give too much detail.
Then copy your into and paste it as your conclusion paragraph. Reword everything so it doesn’t sound like the same paragraph.
After you did that, develop your paragraphs. Erase the helping sentences so you are left with a clear statement. Use details to strengthen your paragraphs. Use transitional phrases to make your paragraphs to sound intelligent. Do not use slang or everyday language. Do not use contractions and keep everything in past tense. Do have any extra spacing.
The second step is to collect all the data on that topic and then form the works cited page. Make sure you set up you document with the correct MLA format.
Next, write down five quotes from your works cited and don’t forget to use parenthetical citations.
The fourth step is to begin to write the basics of the detail paragraphs. Using sentences that help you understand what you are doing; example “The main idea of this paragraph is…” Put the paragraphs in order from more important to least important or the same order of your works cited page.
Then write your intro paragraph. Your first sentence is your thesis. Then, copy the first sentences form your detail paragraphs in order of how you have them, into the intro. Reword the sentences and use transitions. Don’t give too much detail.
Then copy your into and paste it as your conclusion paragraph. Reword everything so it doesn’t sound like the same paragraph.
After you did that, develop your paragraphs. Erase the helping sentences so you are left with a clear statement. Use details to strengthen your paragraphs. Use transitional phrases to make your paragraphs to sound intelligent. Do not use slang or everyday language. Do not use contractions and keep everything in past tense. Do have any extra spacing.
Steps In Order
Finished Work
Skills Demonstated
MLA Format and Citation
Microsoft Word 2007
Transfer word to Adobe
Transfer PDF to Jpeg
MLA Format and Citation
Microsoft Word 2007
Transfer word to Adobe
Transfer PDF to Jpeg
Tips to Help
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mla_document_setup1.wmv | |
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works_cited_setup1.wmv | |
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intext_citation1.wmv | |
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opening_paragraph.pdf | |
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table_of_quotation_verbs.pdf | |
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research_paper_checklist.pdf | |
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table_of_interpretive_lead-ins.pdf | |
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transition-words-phrases.pdf | |
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