How to Write a General Research Paper
Writing a research paper is complex, however, the following tips
can save a student hours of unnecessary work.
Ⅰ. What is a research paper
A. Research papers place an emphasis on the development of a
student’s critical thinking and writing skills.
B. A successful paper is logically organized, fully (1) , and (1)______
free of error.
C. Types of research papers:
—Be argumentative in nature: the student may (2) on an (2)______
issue and then research others, and will learn how to
anticipate the objections of others and make (3) (3)______
—Deal with a particular problem: the student will state the
problem and write about its relevance to the field.
—Be a (4) :an instructor may give a student a topic and (4)______
ask him to write a research paper on the topic.
Ⅱ. How do I start a research paper
A. Determine what kind of research paper is required.
B. Decide on a topic: to pick a topic you are (5) or that will (5)______
help you in your field of study.
Ⅲ. How do I decide on a topic
A. Spend some time browsing current newspapers and magazines
or watch the (6) . (6)______
B. Make sure it fits the assignment and is not too (7) to (7)______
analyze adequately or too narrow to complete the assignment.
Ⅳ. Are there topics I should avoid
A. Avoid the ones your instructor has probably read thousands of
times.
B. Avoid topics which are often based on matters of (8) . (8)______
Ⅴ. After the topic has been approved. Now what
A. Write a(an) (9) and don’t jump to the next section, or (9)______
your writing will end up in a disorganized muddle.
B. Because what you do next determines the outcome of your
paper.
C. Your outline does not have to be (10) . (10)______ How to Write a General Research Paper
Writing a research paper is complex, however, the following tips
can save a student hours of unnecessary work.
Ⅰ. What is a research paper
A. Research papers place an emphasis on the development of a
student’s critical thinking and writing skills.
B. A successful paper is logically organized, fully (1) , and (1)______
free of error.
C. Types of research papers:
—Be argumentative in nature: the student may (2) on an (2)______
issue and then research others, and will learn how to
anticipate the objections of others and make (3) (3)______
—Deal with a particular problem: the student will state the
problem and write about its relevance to the field.
—Be a (4) :an instructor may give a student a topic and (4)______
ask him to write a research paper on the topic.
Ⅱ. How do I start a research paper
A. Determine what kind of research paper is required.
B. Decide on a topic: to pick a topic you are (5) or that will (5)______
help you in your field of study.
Ⅲ. How do I decide on a topic
A. Spend some time browsing current newspapers and magazines
or watch the (6) . (6)______
B. Make sure it fits the assignment and is not too (7) to (7)______
analyze adequately or too narrow to complete the assignment.
Ⅳ. Are there topics I should avoid
A. Avoid the ones your instructor has probably read thousands of
times.
B. Avoid topics which are often based on matters of (8) . (8)______
Ⅴ. After the topic has been approved. Now what
A. Write a(an) (9) and don’t jump to the next section, or (9)______
your writing will end up in a disorganized muddle.
B. Because what you do next determines the outcome of your
paper.
C. Your outline does not have to be (10) . (10)______