I really need help with a research paper? Any Advice?

Question

Hi I have the topic "What impact did the Korean war have on the United States?" and I really don't know how to start to research paper. It has to be 4 pages. Help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Technically, the Korean War continues today, as only an armistice agreement halted the fighting in 1953. The Korean peninsula remains one of the world's most dangerous flash points, and the West knows less about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) than about any other nation on earth. The intentions and behavior of its leaders remain shrouded in mystery. To maintain the uneasy armistice, some 37,000 U.S. troops remain in the Republic of Korea. A solution to the Korean problem seems as far off as ever.

Answer 2

Watch reruns of MASH!.............Just kidding!

Do what alc051001 has suggested.

My take: A good research paper presupposes that you have a good outline...this is the blueprint of the things you want to cover in your paper.

For example: if your topic is "what impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the United States", you ouline could look like this -
Part One - Background Info on Louisiana Purchase - what is it, when did it happen, who were the parties involved, etc., etc.

Part Two - Immediate Impact - what changes took place immediately after the Purchase, was any of the parties happy/unhappy that the deal was made, etc., etc.

Part Three - Present-Day Louisiana - nowadays, do the people in LA still give any thoughts to the Purchase, do they even remember it, what do you think (these are your viewpoints now), - this is the part where good teachers can tell whether you really understood the subject matter or not.

Part Four - Bibliography - List here all the books you read about your topic.


Don't worry, after maybe a dozen research papers, you can skip the outline thing. Once you're so good at it, you can even wing it overnight.........No kidding!

Now, off you go to the library.......

Answer 3

Well, as the name implies, first thing to do is research!

Try the internet first. Be sure to use reputable sources!

You can also try the library. Ask a librarian! Most are extremely helpful and can give you great advice.