The Essential Guide: Research Writing Across the Disciplines by 
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by 
Research Methodology : a project guide for university students by 
Research Strategies : finding your way through the information fog by 
The Rowman and Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources by 
Student's Guide to Writing College Papers by 1. Choose a Topic
2. Find Information on the Topic
3. Take Detailed Notes on Information and Sources of Information
4. Organize the Notes
5. Create an Outline
6. Write a First Draft
7. Include Footnotes or End Notes and a Bibliography
8. Revise the First Draft
9. Write and Proofread the Final Draft