Research Papers Simplified - Laramie County Community College

Step 1:
Defining the Research Paper
Regardless of the subject one is studying, a clear definition is more
often than not a necessary starting point, and the research paper
assignment is no exception. I have provided two definitions, one I have
developed and one other from the Capital Community College website.
Both definitions discuss the process of writing a research paper and the
finished product.
Here is my relatively simple, four-part definition of the research paper
that I have used for years at LCCC:
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