How to Get an "A" On Your Paper/Project

Follow the steps below and you should be a good grade on your paper or project! 

Click on the links for more information on each step.

Define your research (click here):

If you define your topic or information problem well before you begin you can save a lot of time and trouble.

Information Searching (click here):

Choosing sources for informaton and using them efficiently will make the process easier.

Managing Information (click here):

What do you do with all the information you found to end up with a paper or presentation that is interesting, makes sense and impresses your teacher?

Communicating Information (click here):

Now it's time to actually write the paper!

Hints (click here):

What to do and what to avoid.

See Also: 

The Big Six Skills for research - check the web page and click on "Grades 7-12."

Citation Machine - for help writing your "Works Cited."

Noodlebib 6 - more help writing citations.  Click on NoodleBib Express under "Free Tools."

University of Wisconsin Writing Center - excellent handbook for help with the research and writing process.

Internet Public Library for Teens: Research & Writing Step by Step - advice for an A+ paper!