Writing the first draft
Is the final section of your paper, should leave readers with a clear understanding of the importance of your research
Conclusion
First writing tip
Use your own words as much as possible
Events are presented in time order
Chronological order
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Are listed using Roman numerals
Main topics
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Second writing tip
Present your ideas honestly and clearly
Helps show the similarities or differences between two subjects
Comparison
Name the three kinds of formats for a works-cited list
Book, periodical, online
Can be called bibliography
Works cited page
Is the main part of your research paper, supports or proves your thesis
Body
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Details are presented from the most important to least important or the way around
Order of importance
Other sources for the works-cited list
Television or radio program, CD recording, film, Recorded interview
Are listed using numbers
The subtopics of subtopics
Provides context to your readers to prepare them for your paper's argument or purpose
Introduction
Fourth writing tip
Work to achieve a formal to semiformal style
Is a useful method for describing a person, a place or a thing
Order of location
Use the first word of the title (disregard A, An, The)
If there is no author
The information required for the heading/author information
-Student name
-Teacher name
-Class
-Date
Your introduction should do two things
The first part should say something interesting
The second part should identify the thesis of your research
Fifth writing tip
Present only ideas that you can support with facts and details
Aspects or parts of a larger topic are described one by one to build a complete picture
Part-to-whole order
Online entry format
Author's last name, First name."Title". Site title. Date posted or last updated. Sponsor. Date accessed <Electronic Address>
Name the seven stages of the Research Paper in order
1. Title page
2. Outline
3. Introduction
4. Thesis statement
5. Body
6. Conclusion
7. Works cited page / Bibliography