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How to write an effective research paper?

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Anthony Paul Bonadio

Anthony Paul Bonadio

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Anthony Paul Bonadio
Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher, MCA, PhD, Toledo

Answered Aug 13, 2020

To write an effective research paper, you must have a very good knowledge of your research topic. In the event that you are allowed to choose any topic of your choice, choosing the one you are most interested in should be your top priority. However, should a topic be given randomly, you will do proper research on the topic.

Although you may think you can get every information you need on the Internet, visiting a library won't be a bad idea, in fact, the library still remains the best place to visit for research works like this. As you are reading from materials about your research topic, do well to make your own note, and everything you are jotting should be properly arranged.

After making your own note, you can start thinking about how to arrange every piece of information you have gathered by creating an outline. This will help you a lot when making your first draft. The final stage is where you go over everything you have written in your first draft to check for possible mistakes or changes, after which you write your final paper.

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Matz Lewis Clark

Matz Lewis Clark

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Matz Lewis Clark
Matz Lewis Clark, College student, Graduation, Orlando

Answered Aug 13, 2020

It might be hard to write a research paper if it is your first time.

Yet, the moment that you know that your topic is substantial, then it will be easier to write.

1. You need to find sources that are reliable and can actually provide the information that you are looking for.

2. You may need some index cards that will make sure that there are different notes that you will need to write properly.

3. Create an outline of the things that you want to talk about and do thorough research on the topic.

4. The more you know, the more you can write about the topic that you have chosen.

5. You can create a first draft that you will read and change until finally, you can come up with a research paper that you will be proud to submit.

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M. Klose

M. Klose

M. Klose
M. Klose, Content Writer, Oakland

Answered Aug 12, 2020

It is important for those in school to know how to properly write a research paper. This paper is embedded in facts and truth. The first step to writing a research paper is to select a topic if one has not already been assigned to you. Once the topic is chosen, a person should choose the sources they wish to pull information from.

These sources should be credible, such as books or news outlets. Once the sources are chosen, the writer can pull the information they need from these sources and write them down in notes. From there, a person will write out an outline and the draft of their paper. After the draft, they should continue to edit it and make the research strong before the final draft.

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L. Hawkes

L. Hawkes

L. Hawkes
L. Hawkes, Teacher, Memphis

Answered Aug 12, 2020

Not everyone is familiar with the research paper, people believe that research paperwork is difficult and also time-consuming, always have it in mind that research paperwork is easy when you know the right thing to do. A research paper can be defined as a form of academic writing that has theoretical and substantial information that has gone through proper access to an in-depth researcher.

Few tips will guide you on how to write an effective research paper

1. Get familiar with the assignment
2. Pick a suitable topic
3. Research the topic
4. Organize all your research
5. Create an outline for your work
6. Stat your writing
7. Edit for content
8. Edit for grammatical error
9. Re-read your work aloud and finally submit your paper.

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