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Writing the Research Paper

Handbook and Style Guide

English teachers from both Cranston High School East and Cranston High School West prepared this booklet for students learning the fundamentals of research paper writing. Much of the material was gleaned from sources listed on the acknowledgements page. The information chosen is considered suitable to fulfill the instructional needs of the teachers and to facilitate practical use by the students.

1. Topic Selection

Topic selection will vary with the teacher or the course. If you are given a choice of topic, consider the following questions before choosing:

a. Is the subject you are considering significant/relevant to the assignment?
b. Does the subject interest you?
c. Are research materials readily available for the subject?
d. Can the subject be presented objectively?

2. Limiting the Subject

If the subject you plan to research is too broad, your paper may exceed the assigned length. If you attempt......

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Approximate Word Count: 11097
Approximate Pages: 45 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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