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The research paper is one of the most fundamental components in university courses. In this section, students new to academic writing can use these 10 lessons to help guide themselves through the steps needed to write a research paper. Instructors can also use the interactive slide presentations and handouts to teach their own writing courses. These materials are most appropriate for freshmen and sophomore students, as well as second language learners studying overseas, who need to know how to write a 10-page term paper for their courses. 

Lesson 1
Essay Structure 

Essay Structure
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Choosing a Topic
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Essay Sample
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Research Paper Sample
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Lesson 2
How to Find Sources

Types of Sources
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How to Check a Source
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Research Paper Sources Worksheet
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Sample Internet Source
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Lesson 3
How to Make a Bibliography 

What is a Bibliography?
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APA Referencing Activity
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Bibliography Guideines
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Making a Bibliography
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Lesson 4
How to Write an Introduction

Types of Hook Statements
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Funnel Structure
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Thesis Statements
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Introduction Guidelines
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Lesson 5
How to Write Body Paragraphs

Funnel Organization
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Supporting Ideas & Details
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Types of Details
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Research Paper Outline Guidelines
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Correction Symbols
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Research Paper Outline Template
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Lesson 6
How to Add Quotes

Working with Sources
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How to Cite
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Body Paragraph #1 Guidelines
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In-text Citation Styles for Quotes
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Summary of Citation
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Lesson 7
How to Paraphrase 

What to Cite
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How to Paraphrase
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Shared Language
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Including Outside Sources
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Lesson 8
How to Summarize

Paraphrasing Review
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How to Summarise
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Lesson 9
How to Write a Concluding Paragraph

How to Write a Thesis Restatement
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Types of Final Thoughts
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Concluding Paragraph Quiz
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Lesson 10
How to Edit and Revise

Correction Symbols
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Correction Symbols Activity
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Revising Checklist
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