General Research Paper Materials
- Erica Margaret
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 23
Whenever I am required to teach students how to write a research paper, I try as much as possible to give the kids choice in what they want to write about. I hope some of these research paper materials are helpful to you.
Research Paper Outlining & Drafting
Research Paper Revision & Editing
Sources
MLA Formatting/Works Cited Support
Intro to MLA/Works Cited PowerPoint (Use slides 8-13 for the below note-taking guide)
MLA Formatting Peer Review Handout (a bit improved over the above)
Research Paper Quizzes
Research Paper Rubric
AP Research Paper Handouts
"I-Search" Paper Resources
One variation on letting kids choose their research paper topic is to have them write an "I-Search" paper, which is a bit more personal than a formal research paper. I honestly found explaining the whole I-Search idea confusing to the students, who did not understand why I was taking a paper that is always formal and adding this informal element...so I tried it once or twice and then abandoned it. I still have some materials, though, which I've posted below.
I hope you found some of these research materials helpful.
