Overview - Writing Research Papers - Adventist University LibGuides at Adventist University of Health Sciences

Steps for Writing a Paper

Here is one way to break down the assignment.

1. Read your assignment. What is expected?

2. Pick a topic.

3. Write your Thesis Statement.

4. Find your information sources. More than what is required is better. You can always eliminate sources.

5. Possibly revise your Thesis Statement.

6. Write an Outline.

7. Review your sources for supporting quotes and paraphrased information. Write note cards.

8. Create References page.

9. Write a draft.

10. Edit draft and spell check.

11. Ask someone to proof-read your paper.

12. Revise and complete. Yes it is finished!! J

These links further discuss the research paper process.

A+ Research & Writing
A guide to writing papers for high school and college students.
Basic Steps in the Research Process (Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Cambridge, MA)
• Steps of the Research Process. Assists with writing a research paper.
Planning & Writing a Research Paper (The U. of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI)
• The stages involved in writing a library-based research paper.
Recipe for Research
A 9-Step Process for Acquiring and Organizing Information for Your Research Assignment. Created by EBSCOhost.

The Assignment Research Calculator
Created by California State U., Fresno
Henry Madden Library
Assignment Calculator : You can beat the clock!
Created by the U. of Minnesota Libraries.

Writing Guides by Colorado State U.
Links to information on the writing processes along with discussing writing genre such as argument, poetry and science writing.