Creating a thesis statement: Keep in mind that this research essay must

Research Paper Project – Instructions and Details

This is an overview of the Argumentative Research Paper Project and the relevant steps required for you to meet this course requirement. To view specific information for each step, navigate to the appropriate topic for each assignment.

Overview

Choosing your topic

Creating a thesis statement

Researching and taking notes

Developing an outline

Writing a first draft

Developing a Works Cited page

Revising and editing

Submitting the final draft of the research paper

You’ll also find these available in each topic as listed above.

Step 1: Choosing your topic 

Step 2: Creating a thesis statement: Keep in mind that this research essay must go beyond the purpose of merely informing; it must also take a stance on the topic you have chosen. This resource explains what a research paper is (and what it isn’t). Keep in mind that your research paper should contain an element of persuasion in addition to being informative. If all you do is inform the reader about factual information that is not debatable, you will not have fulfilled your purpose. Try to think of a topic that you can take a stance on or make an argument about. 

Step 3: Research and Taking Notes 

Step 4: Outlining 

Step 5: Works Cited Page (For your final draft of your Research project you should be prepared to submit a Works Cited page with a minimum for 4 relevant, quality sources used in your paper.)

Step 6: Revising and Editing 

Step 7: Final Draft of the Research Paper