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So my girl is at work, accounting for things, like accountants do. It's a little slow, so she shoots me an email:

OK so this week I am writing the first research paper I have done in about 5 years (should be interesting). This led me to read a pretty good book by James D. Lester, Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, 2nd ed. (1971; rpt. Glenview, Illinois: Scott, Foresman, 1976). It takes you through the whole process, and since a lot of people don't really dig having to read a book on how the process of writing a research paper should be done, I figured I would post the "Readers Digest" version here. Man, you gotta love school. Luckily I attended the VMworld conference two years ago so I at least I am "smarter than the average bear" on the subject.

The Preliminaries

___ 1. Choose a topic

___ 2. Begin preliminary reading

___ 3. Restrict the subject

___ 4. Develop a preliminary thesis statement

Gathering Data

___ 1. Compile the working bibliography

___ 2. Prepare the bibliography on cards in correct form (3" x 5" cards)

___ 3. Begin extensive work in the library reference room; be sure to check:

___ a. general bibliographies

___ b. trade bibliographies

___ c. indexes (books and collections, literature in periodicals, newspaper indexes, pamphlet indexes)

___ d. library electronic catalogue

Taking Notes

___ 1. Develop a preliminary outline

___ 2. Evaluate your source material; which is primary material and which is secondary material?

___ 3. Begin note-taking on cards (4" x 6" cards)

___ 4. Avoid plagiarism

Writing the Paper

___ 1. Develop the final outline; test your outline

___ 2. Prepare to write:

___ a. put your note cards in the order that your outline is in

___ b. consider your (real and imagined) readers and how their expectations may affect your tone and style

___ 3. Write the rough draft

___ 4. Check your documentation carefully

___ 5. Revise and rewrite

___ 6. Check the format of the text, citations, notes, and bibliography (most instructors recommend MLA or APA format)

___ 7. Proofread

Hope this helps someone avoid a super-boring read.

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