A research paper is a type of academic writing that requires a more theoretical, meaningful and methodical level of questions. Although a research paper is a type of dissertation, some dissertations do not require academic research. Not all research articles can be considered dissertations. A goal of writing a research paper is to allow people to read the work selectively. In order to make an impression on the reader, in other words to make a document readable, a few points should be noted: Print or type using a 12 point note. standard font, such as Times, Geneva, Bookman, Helvetica, etc. Text should be double-spaced on 8 1/2" x 11" paper with 1 inch margins, single sided Number pages consecutively Start each new section on a new pageErrors to be strictly avoided: Placing a heading at the bottom of one page with the following text on the next page. In this case, it is suggested to insert a page break. Splitting a table or figure – limit each figure/table to a single page Submitting an article with pages out of orderStarting with a research paper just first of the summary. The abstract must be two hundred words or less. An abstract is a concise, single-paragraph summary of a work or work in progress. In a minute or less, the reader should be able to understand what the full article is about. After the summary comes the introduction part which should not exceed two pages (double spaced, typed). The main purpose of an introduction is to provide the reader with basic information about the work. It places the work in a theoretical context and allows the reader to understand and appreciate the main purpose of writing a research paper. After the introduction comes the main method and material or the main...... middle of paper......lps to provide this information. List your resource in alphabetical order from the first word on each of the bibliographic cards. • Prepare a title page and table of contents. The title page must be the first page of the document. It should include the title of the item, its name, and the date the item is due. The table that includes the materials should be the second page. It should list the main topics, important subtopics, and the page on which each is presented in the document. • Final checklist. Before submitting your paper, there are a few steps to consider. Include a title page. Include a table of contents. Properly number all pages. Provide extracts and primary sources for all information in an appendix. Include a bibliography. Keep a second copy for personal records. Following ten steps is a great help when writing a good research paper.