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 * First, How to Research. . . **

=1. Define the information problem. What's your research question??= =Know what your teacher wants from you.= = = =2. Decide which sources you want to use. = =Make sure they're authoritative (solid, credible) and make sure they're the BEST!= = = =3. Locate your sources (Google, library, database like NCWISEOWL)= = = =4. Get the information and take notes. = =Make it easy! Copy and paste your URLs for later use in on your Works Cited page.= = = =5. Write your paper! Edit and proof. =

= The MLA Paper Specifics = =1. Double-spaced it!= = Times New Roman 12 point = =** Indent paragraphs **=

=2. Introductory Paragraph= = = =3. Then, write three paragraphs of evidence or information used to back up or explain your thesis statement.= = = =4. Conclusion=
 * === The last sentence of the introductory paragraph is your THESIS STATEMENT . You will develop and support this statement throughout the research paper. It's the backbone of everything you write. Keep referring back to it as you write. ===
 * === **For example, "My goal in this research paper is to show a connection between the affects of the alien invasion in the United States during the 21st century to cultural changes to the family within the human population."** ===
 * === This paragraph wraps up what you've been discussing in your paper. It gets its own heading: Conclusion. (Center the heading!) ===
 * === **"In conclusion, the alien invasion created cultural changes within the human family marked by a divorce, parent and child separation, and economic challenges to the family income."** ===

The order of your paper should look like this: Cover page Title Introductory Paragraph Three paragraphs supporting your thesis statement Conclusion Works Cited Remember to use in-text citation. Book: (Jones 123) Web page: Use the first word on your Works Cited page. For example, if the first words are Surfing the N.C. Coast, then your in-text citation would be (Surfing). No page numbers. Look at this [|Works Cited page]as an example of what your page should look like Search for articles on [|NCWise Owl] For primary sources: [|Library of Congress American Memory]