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Research Steps for ELA and Humanities

This is a fully annotated, student-friendly research paper guide that walks writers from topic development to final submission. It is designed to work across ELA, history, social studies, and AP courses, and is a structured, scaffolded style best for student success.
Annotated Guide to Writing a Research Paper
Step 1: Topic Development
Portfolio Worksheet 1
Step 2: Preliminary Research
Portfolio Worksheet 2
Step 3: Research Question
Portfolio Worksheet 3
Step 4: Thesis Development
Portfolio Worksheet 4
Step 5: Source Collection
Portfolio Worksheet 5
Step 6: Source Evaluation
Portfolio Worksheet 6
Step 7: Note-Taking and Evidence Gathering
Portfolio Worksheet 7
Step 8: Outline and Organization
Portfolio Worksheet 8
Step 9: Writing the First Draft
Portfolio Worksheet 9
Step 10: Citations and Works Cited
Portfolio Worksheet 10
Step 11: Revision
Portfolio Worksheet 11
Step 12: Editing and Proofreading
Portfolio Worksheet 12
Step 13: Final Review and Submission
Portfolio Worksheet 13

Reflection
What did you learn from this research process?
What skill improved the most?