3.1. Drafting of a research report

Drafting of a research report

• Lenght of the paper
• The type of citation
• Number and types of sources allowed
• Due dates
• Formatting details
• Set a schedule

Step 1: Understand the Assignment and Set a Schedule

Step 4: Construct an Outline

• Is this topic appropriate?
• Narrow the focus of your paper.
• Choose a topic that interest to the reader.
• Choose a question
• Researching
• The answer may become your thesis statement.

Step 2: Finding a Topic and Question

• Remember to cite your sources when you use them.
• Try to keep your information as organized as possible.
• Proofread it.

Step 5: Write a Draft

• Use a wide variety of sources
• Spend enough time in research
• Keep records of all of the information you obtain
• Try to put information into your own words.
• Make notes about your conclusions
• Look for details that support your thesis or question.

Step 3: Begin Research

• A cover page stating the course information, the title of your paper, and your name.
• The final, revised, copy of your paper with any formatting necessary.
• A works cited page listing the bibliographical information for each of your sources.

Step 6: Write a Final Draft

Reference

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