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11 Steps to Follow to Write a Research Paper
- Start early! - 3 weeks in advance.
- Read the guidelines.
- Brainstorm topics related to the assignment.
- Write out your questions.
- Do the research and keep track of your sources.
- Create a Thesis statement.
- Create an outline.
- Write your essay.
- Cite your sources.
- Edit - read your paper - twice!
- Have someone else read your paper.
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