Before writing a research paper do some reading about the topic by referring different sources like books, magazines, newspapers and Internet. The information you gather from these sources is then used to support the points you make on your paper. Some of the steps to follow while writing a research paper are as follows: First step is picking up a topic that is fun and interesting. After selecting the topic, collect information by referring different sources like periodicals, newspapers, internet etc. Read your sources properly and take notes. Use 3 * 5 index cards, one fact or idea per card. On each index card, be sure to note the source, including the volume number and page number.

Before writing a rough draft, organize your note cards by subtopic and make an outline. Based on the note cards, develop an outline to organize your ideas. Write a first draft which is divided into three parts like introduction, body and conclusion. Use footnotes or endnotes to identify the sources of information. Bibliography is written at the end of the report, on the last page. A bibliography is a list of sources you used to get information for your report. Do revise your first draft by reading your paper loud. This makes it easier to identify writing that is awkward or unclear. Have somebody else read the paper and tell you if there's anything that's unclear or confusing. Proofread the final draft. Look for careless errors such as misspelled words and incorrect punctuation and capitalization.