The Paper: Getting Started

You need at least 3 solid sources of information for your research paper. Make sure you are using reputable, unbiased sources.

Here are some good go-to sources:

1. Your link to the TPSS Tangi Resource Page has several links to take you to good sources.

sites.google.com/tangischools.org/tpss-student-resources/student-resources

On this page try

• World Book Online

• Tangi Library

2. The Library of Congress search engine

www.loc.gov/

3. Google Scholar

scholar.google.com/

Put your 3 sources on a doc together and number them 1-3.

Make a basic outline to help guide your thoughts and writing.

Here is a simple example using the topic The Battle of Stalingrad: Was it the turning point of WWII?

I. Introduction Paragraph

• Explain what the topic is about briefly

• Explain your research question

• List out what your topic will explain

II. Background information on WWII- Russia and Germany

III. Describe the actual Battle of Stalingrad

IV. Why this was a turning point battle in WWII- Reason 1

V. Why this was a turning point battle in WWII- Reason 2

VI. Why this was a turning point battle in WWII- Reason 3

VII. Conclusion Paragraph

• Put it all together reminding the reader of your research question and the 3 main answers to it.

Compile your research notes in the correct order and start typing!!

Don't forget:

Introduction paragraph

Body paragraphs

Conclusion paragraph

Ask a parent, gradian, or friend to read your research paper. Sometimes a fresh set of eyes can catch mistakes that you did not!

Make the corrections.

Remember- proper grammar is on the rubric!