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| Research | A method of looking for, analyzing, and sharing information. Done to find answers to questions |
| Research Process Step 1 | Choose a topic. |
| Research Process Step 2 | Create a research question. |
| Research Process Step 3 | Find sources to help answer your research question. |
| Research Process Step 4 | Create a thesis statement. |
| Research Process Step 5 | Create an outline. |
| Research Process Step 6 | Write a rough draft. |
| Research Process Step 7 | Edit and revise the rough draft. |
| Research Process Step 8 | Publish your final draft. |
| Topic | The subject of the research paper. |
| Research Question | Guides all research. It is created by combining the topic with what you want or need to know about that topic. |
| Research Paper | Should answer the research question. |