First Steps in Writing with Sources of Support
These, then, are the steps in beginning research:
- Decide on a tentative subject
- Gather resources on the subject
- Read and evaluate resources to discover a potential focus for the paper (the point to be made about the subject--the purpose for writing about the subject)
- Select an appropriate focus (purpose for writing about the subject) that can be adequately researched given the time and resources available
- Gather additional resources containing information in support of the subject and focus
- Read and take careful notes (Note taking is key to research)
