Marlborough High School

Six Steps to Successful Research Papers

On the Road Again . . .

1 Topic Selection

2 Gathering Resources

3 Validating Websites

4 Taking Notes

5 Writing the Paper

6 Proofread & Edit

7 The Finish Line

Lesson Plan
Resources

Road Map

Writing research papers is just another fork in the road that all students must travel down. To simplify the trip and make it interesting and rewarding, we are providing you with a road map which includes 6 simple steps to follow to make the trip down this road a smooth one. Buckle your seat belt and put it into gear by beginning the trip with step number one, Topic Selection. This is the starting point for making this journey a memorable one!

Upon completion of your written report, you will design a PowerPoint presentation to teach the class what you have learned along your travels.

Designed by Leisha Simon, July 2002
Marlborough High School
Marlborough, MA
simon@marlborough.k12.ma.us