How to structure a paper 2. How to write a thesis and conclusion 3. The handbook does not explain these issues in detail, though. Anyone wanting more in-depth discussions on grammar, written expression, and the research process should consult one of the books listed at the end of this document. First, here is one piece of general advice.
Most people prefer to write papers using computer word processing software.
Writing papers on the computer is convenient because it makes revising, spell checking, and rewriting easier. But a number of unfortunate things can happen to computer files, so always make a backup of your work. Hard disk errors can erase hours of work. Every time you finish part of a project or get ready to turn off the computer for the day, make an extra copy of your work. One day you will be glad that you did.