Find a subject.

1. Although you explore the topic, narrow or broaden your target and focus on something that gives the most results that are promising.
2. Don’t choose a big subject if you have to write a 3 page long paper, and broaden your topic sufficiently if you have to submit at least 25 pages.
3. Consult with your class instructor (and your classmates) concerning the topic.

Explore the subject.

1. Find primary and sources that are secondary the library.
2. Read and critically analyse them.
3. Take notes.
4. Compile surveys, collect data, gather materials for quantitative analysis (if they are good techniques to investigate the topic more deeply).
5. Show up with new ideas about the topic. You will need to formulate your opinions in a few sentences.
6. Write a outline that is short of future paper.
   1. Review your notes along with other materials and enrich the outline.
   2. You will need to estimate how long the individual parts will be.
7. It is helpful when you can talk about your want to a few friends (brainstorming) or even to your professor. Read more