Choose a topic that interests you, but also something you can find ample information on. Make sure the subject is specific. Make sure to run your hypothesis by your supervisor ahead of time so he/she can approve your approach to the topic.

Decide on your sources, where you are to find your information, for example, checking out the library or the bookstore. Research methods like conducting interviews or surveys need the use of periodicals, or the internet to see how they should be done properly. Figure out your best bet for reliable sources and how to go about gathering them.

Beginning your research, look primarily for pertinent, recent and reliable information. Make notes, including such information as the author, title, publication, the publisher and date…
Compile a list of the sources youʼve used in writing the paper.

Making an outline is a vital step in writing a successful research paper. Put the body of your paper in a logical order, remembering to state your topic, and then listing your supporting or contradictory evidence. Making an outline will help you to get a feel for the layout of the paper and how to best organize it. An outline is simply there to help you put your paper into logical order. Remember to include your thesis and conclusion in the outline as well.

Begin your rough draft. Collect information to back up the data you find, and present strong evidence for your argument. If you discover you donʼt have enough information while writing your rough draft, you can always collect more. Proofread your paper. Be critical. If youʼre missing pieces of information, or your conclusions feel incomplete, go back and gather more. Check for grammar and spelling problems. Your final draft should include supporting evidence, logical conclusions, reliable sources and a logical organisation. No thesis paper is complete without a “Works Cited” page tacked onto the end. List all the important information which is required.