Research and Documentation

Research Strategy and Schedule

1. Assess Nature of Assignment (topic, length, mode, format, due date, etc.)

2. Set up Research Log and Task Breakdown

3. Select and Define Topic

• Brainstorm
• Discuss, share ideas w/ friends
• Consult w/ professor

4. Conduct Preliminary Research (background, general reference)

• Take careful, detailed notes, with own commentary

5. Compile and Format Working Bibliography

6. Re-Assess and Narrow Topic Focus

7. Locate and Evaluate Sources

8. Conduct Research

9. Draft a Working Thesis and Outline

10. Draft Paper

11. Incorporate Sources and Verify Documentation/Bibliographic Information

12. Revise the Paper

13. Peer-edit the essay

14. Proofread the essay

15. Submit Final Draft