The General Guide to

Writing a Research Paper

Table of Contents

1. Statement of Purpose

2. Steps in the Research Process

3. Note Taking

4. Outlining

5. Writing Thesis Sentences, Introduction

6. Writing Topic Sentences, Support Paragraphs, and Conclusions

7. Incorporating Quotations, Internal Citation

8. Quoting from Primary Sources

9. Quoting from Secondary Sources

10. Style and Content in Specific Areas

11. Formatting the Research Paper

12. Bibliography Format

13. Sample Paper

14. Acknowledgements