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EGR 1000 Engineering, Society, and You

An introduction to library services and resources with a focus on resources for engineering.

Writing a Research Paper

What Is a Research Paper?

A research paper is an expanded essay that presents your investigation and argument on a focused topic based on the information you gathered. It demonstrates not only your understanding of available information from experts in the area of your research, but also your evaluation and insight on the subject matter through an orderly and logical presentation of your argument.

1. Butte College Library, Research Paper: A step-by-step guide: 1. Getting Started