Research Paper:
A research paper is a piece of academic writing that provides analysis, interpretation, and
argument based on in-depth independent research,
Writing a research paper requires you to demonstrate a strong knowledge of your topic, engage
with a variety of sources, and make an original contribution to the debate.
There are many ways to generate an idea for a research paper:
Brainstorming.
You can try free writing, which involves taking a broad topic and writing continuously for
a few minutes to identify anything relevant that could be interesting.
You can also gain inspiration from another research. The discussion or
recommendations sections of research papers often include ideas for other specific
topics that require further examination.
Once you have a broad subject area, narrow it down to choose a topic that interests you, meets
the criteria of your assignment, and is possible to research.
Choose ideas that are both original and specific.
Introduction:
Set the context–Provide general information about the main idea, explaining the situation so the
reader can make sense of the topic and the claims you make and support.
State why the main idea is important–Tell the reader why he should keep reading.
The goal is to create a compelling, clear, and convincing essay people will want to read and act
upon.
State your thesis/claim.
Body of the Essay:
Find supporting arguments for each point you make, and present a strong point first, followed by
an even stronger one, finishing with your strongest point.
Show clearly how each point supports your thesis statement.
Conclusion:
The conclusion is designed to help your reader out of the paper’s argument, giving them a
sense of finality.
Trace the course of the paper, emphasizing how it all comes together to prove your thesis
statement. Give the paper a sense of finality by making sure the reader understands how you’ve
settled the issues raised in the introduction.
**Choose a piece of literature that you consider being the best one you’ve read by that
author. Make a thesis statement about this piece describing what makes it so good. Discuss
what elements make it so outstanding, i.e., plot, setting, conflict theme, etc. Compare and
contrast this piece with similar pieces written by others or this author. Discuss what other
commentators or critics have to say about this piece and comment on them. Discuss what
external elements, such as the author’s background may have influenced the writing of this
piece. Restate your thesis as a conclusion and briefly restate your supporting evidence.
Document all sources using the MLA format.
