10 steps in writing the research paper

The ten steps in research

step 1. Find a subject

step 2. Read a general article

step 3. Formulate a temporary thesis and a temporary outline

step 4. Prepare the preliminary bibliography

step 5. Take notes from relevant sources

step 6. Label notecards and revise working outline

step 7. Write the first draft

step 8. Revise the text; write introduction and conclusion

step 9. Complete and check parenthetical references on draft

step 10. Put the paper in final form

A sample research paper

Plagiarism: a step to avoid

The library: a step to master

Research terms defined

Using footnotes or endnotes (Chicago format)

Library classification systems

Reference materials and style manuals

Abbreviations used in research

Roman numerals

Basic punctuation.