Five Steps to Research Paper Success

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Five Steps to Research Paper Success

• Introductory Workshop
• University Writing Center,
• Cal Poly Pomona

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The Harder Research Paper Process Involves . . .

• Waiting until the last minute.
• Having a topic that is too broad.
• Taking sloppy or incomplete notes.
• Not breaking down the process into manageable
  steps.

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An Easier Research Process

• Start early.
• Narrow a broad topic to a specific question.
• Keep to a consistent writing schedule perhaps a
  little every day or a little more every two days.
• Take good notes on your reading.

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The Research Process in Five Steps

• Define and narrow your topic.
• Find your sources and evaluate their quality and
  relevance.
• Take notes on their bibliographic information and
  content.
• Organize the material.
• Incorporate the material into your paper and
  respond.

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Defining and Narrowing a Topic

• Identify a topic (e.g.