One must begin the paper with an introduction that states the thesis, outlines the main points of the essay and describes the conclusions drawn in the essay. The body is the bulk of the paper where one presents the facts and develops one s thoughts and arguments. One should remember to keep all thoughts organized and easy to read as well as interesting. Statements should be complete and written to comply with the needs of the audience. When writing any form of research paper, citations are essential.
Parenthetical references appear in the body of the text.
They include the author, year, and page number. A Colonial Society . University of Wisconsin Press, 1968. Citations and bibliographies are always single-spaced. The rules change, however, when writing a paper in the Spanish language.