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Research Assignment Guide

Where Do I Start?

college student young woman studying for university exam in stress asking for help under test pressure sitting on desk with book in youth education conceptSo you have to write a research paper... and you might not have done one before.

Well this guide is going to help you. First things first, you are probably wondering "Where Do I Start?"

This guide is going to show you how to choose your topic, start your research, evaluate your resources, starting your writing process, and your editing process.

So lets get started.

Follow along with this guide to help you with your research paper. Each section will identify a key component to successfully complete your research project.

Research assignments can feel overwhelming. But you aren't alone. Many students feel like they don't know where to start. Watch the video on the right to help you identify where you should start your assignment.