Writing research papers: a complete guide

Writing from research

Finding a topic

Organizing ideas and setting goals

Gathering sources online

Gathering sources in the library

Conducting field research

Understanding and avoiding plagiarism

Reading and evaluating sources

Writing effective notes and creating outlines

Drafting the paper in an academic style

Blending reference material into your writing by using MLA style

Writing the introduction, body, and conclusion

Revising, proofreading, and formatting the rough draft

Works cited: MLA style

Writing in APA style

The footnote system: CMS style

CSE style for the natural and applied sciences

Creating electronic research projects.