You should use a word processor to type your paper. There are foreign language writing assistant programs available in the foreign language computer lab. It is important to put in the accents, either by hand, or using a word processor that allows you to use the foreign language keyboard, such as those in the lab. You can program your keyboard to use accents. Do not neglect to put in the page numbers.
Word processors can put footnotes at the bottom of the page or at the end of the document.
Remember that extraneous, but interesting information can go in a footnote or endnote. Foreign language research papers require the use of the Modern Language Association footnote, endnote, or parenthetical style. A webpage is available for this, describing how to cite books, articles, internet articles etc. Finally, you will need to be extra careful about your foreign language writing skills. The following site gives helpful advice on the errors to be avoided in writing English.