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I Found My Sources. Now What?
Step 3: Make a Plan
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I Found My Sources. Now What?
A helpful guide for moving from researching to writing your academic paper.
Welcome
The Purpose of Writing
Writing is a Process
Step 1: The Research Question
Step 2: Engage Your Sources
Step 3: Make a Plan
Step 4: Make Good Arguments
Incorporating Your Sources
Examples of Quotes, Paraphrases, & Summarization
Recorded Presentation
Worksheet: How to Research Your Essay
Download this worksheet to help you plan your research and writing.
Essay Worksheet
Develop a Thesis Statement or Claim
Create a Story Board
Use Storyboards to Arrange the Elements of Your Argument
Structured Storyboard
Blank Storyboard
Develop an Appropriate Outline
Choose an Outline that Provides the Best Structure for Your Paper
Basic Essay Outline
Compare & Contrast Outline
Dialectic Essay Outline
Exegetical Paper Outline
Topical Essay Outline
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