Six Simple Steps for Writing a Research Paper.

Teacher: Paulina Castillo PérezStudent: Andréus Casséus Activity,3.1. Drafting of a research report Date: August 6th 2023

3.1. Drafting of a research report

Step 1: Understand the Assignment and Set a Schedule

Step 2: Finding a Topic and Question

Step 3: Begin Research

One of the biggest problems students have when beginning a research paper is that they don’t understand the assignment.* How long the paper has to be * The type of citation preferred by the professor * Other formatting details (footnotes, subtitles, heading, double-spacing) * Set a schedule according to the due dates and how long it will take you to complete each task.

Once you have figured out what the assignment is about, it is time to choose a specific topic or question to research Some things to consider when choosing a topic: Is this topic appropriate? Narrow the focus of your paper. Choose a topic that not only interests you, but will also be interesting to the reader You may want to choose a question that your paper will answer

After you have decided the direction you want to take for the paper, it will now be time to begin researching the topicSome things to keep in mind when researching: * Make sure you use a wide variety of sources (Internet, books, journals, video, interviews, etc.) * Allow yourself enough time to research. * Keep records and copies of all of the information you obtain. * Try to put information into your own words.

Step 4: Construct an Outline

Step 5: Write a Draft

Once you have collected all of the research, it may be helpful to organize your thoughts with an outline. To construct an outline, you must group your notes together and match information that fits together. An outline should be formatted in this manner: * I. Introduction (Thesis Statement) * II. Main heading/idea of paragraph #1 * III. Main heading/idea of paragraph #2 * IV. Main heading/idea of paragraph #3 V. Conclusion Try to ensure that each paragraph contains approximately the same amount of information.

Step 6: Write a Final Draft

Now that you have organized your research material, the next step will be writing the first draft. Keep in mind that you will write multiple drafts, so do not put excessive pressure on the first one. Some things to keep in mind when writing a draft: * Try to write with your own voice. Don’t just spit out researched information. *Remember to cite your sources when you use them, even in a draft *Once you have written a draft, proofread it! Have a peer respond to it or bring it to the Writing Center to have a tutor help you with it

AAfter you have revised your initial drafts, you should compose a final draft. This draft should have very few errors, have a clear organization, and be formatted correctly.Before you hand in your paper, you should make sure you have the following elements: 1) A cover page stating the course information, the title of your paper, and your name 2) The final, revised, copy of your paper with any formatting necessary y (Footnotes, page numbers, citations, etc.). 3) A works cited page listing the bibliographical information for each of your sources. *This information is just to help you begin your research paper..

References SUNY Potsdam The State University of New York at Postdam. (s.f.). Six Simple Steps for Writing a Research Paper. Potsdam: SUNY Potsdam. Recovered of, https://www.potsdam.edu/sites/default/files/documents/support/tutoring/cwc/6-Simple-Steps-for-Writing-a-Research-Paper.pdf Andreus Casseus