How do you write a major research paper?
How to write a research paper
- Understand the assignment.
- Choose a research paper topic.
- Conduct preliminary research.
- Develop a thesis statement.
- Create a research paper outline.
- Write a first draft of the research paper.
- Write the introduction.
- Write a compelling body of text.
What is a major paper?
A major paper is an original, scholarly work based on both primary sources and secondary literature. According to our current guidelines, a major paper must be between 40 and 60 pages in length. We strongly recommend this approach, which enables you to revise the paper for publication more easily.
How long is a major research paper?
The length of the paper should be between 30 and 40 pages (7,words), including endnotes and bibliography.
How do you make a strong body paragraph?
- Strong Body Paragraphs. A strong body paragraph explains, proves, and/or supports your paper’s argumentative claim or thesis statement.
- INSERT A TOPIC SENTENCE:
- EXPLAIN YOUR TOPIC SENTENCE:
- INTRODUCE YOUR EVIDENCE:
- INSERT YOUR EVIDENCE:
- UNPACK YOUR EVIDENCE:
- EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE:
- INSERT A CONCLUDING SENTENCE:
How do you write a teal paragraph?
Use the TEAL sequence as a checklist to structure your response.
- Topic. Write the topic sentence.
- Elaborate. Describe the features and give examples and/or evidence.
- Analyse. Give reasons why and/or how the features of the topic are significant.
- Link. Recap or reinforce the point about the topic. Useful resources.
What are some examples of linking words?
Examples of linking words and phrases
Language function | Prepositions/ prepositional phrases (come before noun phrases) | Conjunctions (join two clauses in one sentence) |
---|---|---|
Opposition | despite, in spite of | but, although, even though |
Contrast | but whereas | |
Addition | and | |
Example | such as |
What are some good linking words?
Linking words and phrases
- First / firstly, second / secondly, third / thirdly etc.
- Next, last, finally.
- In addition, moreover.
- Further / furthermore.
- Another.
- Also.
- In conclusion.
- To summarise.