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These are the steps used by the 8th Grade Research class to write a
research
paper.
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Choose an appropriate topic. Make sure that it is not too general, neither should it be too specific. |
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Record what you already know about the topic and questions about what you don't know. |
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Think of keywords that could be used to guide you to information about your topic. |
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Explore the topic by a reading general source (encyclopedia) in order to gain a basic understanding. |
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Decide on the focus for your project. |
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Read authoritative sources and take notes on the specific ideas about which you chose to write (the focus). |
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Organize your notes to create a final outline. |
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Write a rough draft of your paper. |
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Type your rough draft using the correct MLA format. Be sure to save a copy on your school account. |
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Edit the typed draft by having a peer read it aloud to you. Make the correction on the computer. |
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Create a works cited page. |
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Staple the completed parts together in the right order give it to your teacher. |
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