To write a research paper, writers need to know how to find information, take notes, organize facts and details, and write bibliographies and footnotes. To get ready for this research process, this guides includes a diagnostic pretest followed by short lessons that focus on basic and advanced research skills. Lessons show how to research the Internet, choose a primary source, and interview experts in the field. Models of good research papers show writers how their work should take shape. Often seen as a difficult task for most students, this skill is broken down into easy-to-follow steps to simplify the research process. Students get the practice and skills needed to compose a clear and comprehensible research paper. They learn how to get the competitive grade it takes to achieve school success. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.