What Are The Preliminary Parts Of A Research Paper?

So many times, people get caught up in the preliminary parts of a thing. The preliminary part of a research paper is, of course, the research. But there is so much more to it than that. Here we will outline what it is that you need to do:

• Research: Don’t even try to lie. You already knew that research was going to be a key element of writing your paper. But don’t slack. I mean sure, use internet sources. But hit up your local library too. Use your textbook. The more sources you gather, the better your credibility.
• Take Notes: I know you have faith in your skills of memorization, but trust me – trust me – you will forget. That is a promise. I know this from experience. You know what, if you think I’m wrong, stop reading here. Good for you. I’ll see you next time around once you’ve realized that you will forget. But, please, please take notes.
• Write Down Your Sources. Wherever you get your information from – be it interviews, the internet, or books -- you will need them later when it comes time to cite your research paper.

Now that we’ve talked about that let’s talk more about method

Writing the Essay

You need an outline. It will help you to keep your thoughts clearly on paper.

Get Enough Sleep. I appreciate a time crunch as much as anyone. But sometimes just stepping back and taking a fresh look at the assignment can give you a whole new perspective on it.

Try to plan ahead. Give yourself enough time to complete the assignment.

Let’s not forget one of the most important parts of the essay: Its actual layout. Here is a brief description:

• The introduction: In the introduction, you want to give the reader a taste of what you’re about to write about. You want to summarize without giving it all away.
• The body. The body of your essay should be (usually) between three and five paragraphs long. This is where you will outline everything that you learned in the research portion.
• The Conclusion. This is where you wrap it all up. You are summarizing. You want to recap all of the things that you just said.
• Works Cited. Not all instructors will require this, but some will. Here, you will need to list all of the sources from which you gathered information while writing your essay.

You should be ready to start now. Good luck!