Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research paper basics -- Choosing a topic -- Narrowing the topic -- Managing your time efficiently -- Encyclopedias and other reference materials -- Books as research tools - - Magazines and newspapers -- Using the internet -- Mass media presentations -- Museums and historical sites -- Interviews -- Taking notes -- Performing research -- Assessing and analyzing information -- Writing a bibliography -- Preparing an outline -- Organizing your notes -- Writing a first draft -- Checking facts -- Proofreading and editing -- Adding extra touches -- Writing the final draft -- Real-life research papers.