Question

Okay.. I'm in desperate need for help on how to write my research paper. It's 6-9 pages, and It's about The Authorship of Shakespeare.. I've seriously never had to write a paper ever. & now I've switched schools.. idk what to do.. someone help please :(

Answer 1

Hey there BlueBeta!
Take a few deep breaths, inhale and exhale. Come on do it with me!
Okay now we are done!
Let's get down to business to defeat the huns! lol jk but Let's get to work.
Writing research papers can be boring, hard, and takes a lot of effort and time but don't panic!
Here are some links to help you do that:
http://www.aresearchguide.com/1steps.html
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/01/
https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/PlanResearchPaper.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPobmEZ4lfs

Here are some examples/samples to give you an idea:
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-daly-mla.pdf
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090701095636_747.pdf

Website to cite your sources: http://www.citationmachine.net/

Lastly, here are two format styles to help you (one is a link, one is a picture):
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

Shakespeare Authorship:
http://shakespeareauthorship.com/
http://www.shakespeareanauthorshiptrust.org.uk/

Good Luck!

Answer 2

@lostintime omg! You're awesome! I'm go BG to go through this tomorrow, will you be on tomorrow? If so, what time if you know. Thank you!

Answer 3

I will be on I just don't know what time but I'll try to go on every other hour or so.

Answer 4

Ok!! I'll probably be on between 8-1. @lostintime

Answer 5

Okay I def will be on around 10am-1 maybe 3pm. EST. :]

Answer 6

@lostintime okay!!

Answer 7

I am on right now and will be checking OS again in a few. :]

Answer 8

@lostintime would it be easier if we emailed each other?

Answer 9

I don't really give my email out but I can open my PM here on OpenStudy. :]

Answer 10

I totally understand, I have a separate email for openstudy :p I was just trying to find something easier because I can't always get on openstudy. And I can't do messages through my phone/iPod only the laptop. @lostintime

Answer 11

That's a really good idea though. Maybe I'll consider making an email just for openstudy.

Answer 12

@lostintime I'm only able to really concentrate from 8am-1:00pm M-F because that's when it's just me. I didn't get a chance to look at you links yet, but I will be doing that hopefully later today!

Answer 13

I totally get what you mean. My "me" time is usually around 11am-3pm.
Okay well if you have any questions or need easier links I'll be happy to try and help out.
I know for sure that I usually need like those elementary school websites cause xD I just find the Middle-High School websites too wordy and no pictures. I am a visual learner. Well anyway good luck! :]

Answer 14

Well, I've NEVER had to write a paper on anything.. I'm a Senior and I don't know how to write, because no ones taught me..lol. So.. I always freak out. & it's due 12/4. :( @lostintime

Answer 15

I am a Junior and have always had to write plus I love writing. Aww well I can help if you need just tag me :]