Research Guides: Information Literacy: Guide for Students: From Research to Writing

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Begin to Write

Construct Your Argument or Exploratory Essay

There is no harm in beginning to write, even before you have completed your research, just as you should probably continue to research once you start crafting your paper.

Below are some suggestions for first steps:

Purdue OWL: "Where do I Begin?"
Detailed information about how to write research papers including discussing research papers as a genre, choosing topics, and finding sources.
Purdue OWL: "Starting the Writing Process"
Steps in Writing a Research Paper: SUNY Empire State College
Good tips on incorporating quotes and writing summaries.
Creating an Outline - University of Kansas Writing Center
Incorporating References - University of Kansas Writing Center
Help with Writing Research Papers - George Mason University
Good detail!
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