What is a

research
Paper
Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Fundamenta
ls
Of
Writing
A research
paper

What is a
research
Paper

What is a research pap

Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

An essential skill for students and

academicians
A form of extended essay (10-25
pages)
A sustained inquiry of a particular
topic
Contains summarised information
about a subject to prove a point
Cites sources of information to
support its stand

What is a
research
Paper

Steps

Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Select Topic

Plan the
Research
Design and
Process

Compile
Research
Resources

What is a
research
Paper
Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Select topi
Restate topic
as focused
research
question

Brainstorm
for topic ideas

Read for
background
information

Be flexible

Formulate a
thesis
statement

Narrow down
your topic

Make list of
useful words

Discuss with
your
peers/tutor

Brainstorm
for topic ideas

What is a
research
Paper

Plan Research Design and Proc

Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Start by reading
research studies
on your subject

Photocopy
important
material

Make a careful
and complete
notation of the
source of your
material

Treat research
like a detective
story

Look at the
most recent
books and
journal articles
first

Compile research resourc

What is a
research
Paper
Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

External
sources

Referenc
e works

Miscellan
eous
sources

Books

Electroni
c
resources
(World
Wide
Web)

Journal
articles

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

News,
magazine
s and
newspap
ers

Governm
ent
publicati
ons

What is a
research
Paper
Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting starte
Outline and Organise
Support Your Argument

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Writing Tips
Citation Styles
Presentation

What is a
research
Paper

Outline and Organi

Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Introductio
n
Topic and
thesis
statement

body

conclusion

What is a
research
Paper
Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Topic + thesis stateme

An academic paper requires
organisation, adequate research
or attention to subject matter,
and expression in conventional
English; however, without the
authors deep understanding of
the topic, the essay falls flat.

What is a
research
Paper

Use
profession
al and
authoritati
ve tone

Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper

Getting
Started

Tips and
Guideline
s

Examples

Proofread
your work

Writin
g Tips

Synonyms
for interest

avoid
choppy
short
sentences
and
paragraph
s

each
paragraph
has a
central
idea and
connectors

Develop
Note-taking
Skills

Categorise
Information
Background,
supporting,
opposing

Organise
your
Discussion
Summary of
results,
synthesize
literature
review,
limitations of
study,
implications,
hypothesis,
proofread
reference

Do a lot of
background
reading

Examples
Tips and
Guideline
s
Getting
Started
Steps in
Writing
Research
Paper
What is a
research
Paper

Tips and Guideline