Many students panic when assigned the task of writing a research paper. They procrastinate and turn in an unprofessional and unfinished product, or worse yet, plagiarize other's works.
Some students even go so far as to pay others to write a research paper.
However, with some practical and simple advice, you can create a professional research paper with your health, ethics, and pocketbook intact. The first step in writing a research paper is not to write at all, but to absorb ideas, thoughts, and material. With your research topic in mind, a good place to start is traditionally the library, or more recently, the Internet for information. At the library, search for books, magazine articles, academic journals, and reference materials pertaining to your subject. Spend time wandering not only the aisles of books covering your subject, but widen your search to secondary sources that may contain useful research.