The Basics of Writing a Research Paper - by Sharon White

The Basics of Writing a Research Paper - by Sharon White: "A research paper is one of the most important and common requirements in high school and college. Students will definitely experience writing a research paper at one point in their lives.

A research paper is a formal written report which makes use of the scientific method. This sets it apart from other academic paper requirements such as essays and book reviews. Basically, a research paper presents information in support of a certain view or idea on a specific issue or topic.

There are two main types of a research paper: analytical and argumentative papers."