Crafting a Perfect Literature Review

After the introduction, the next part of the research paper is the literature review. Here, a writer needs to
discuss the existing literature about the research problem.

For this, try to locate scholarly or peer-reviewed research articles on the same topic. Study it thoroughly and
highlight the similarities between the research article and your study.

Discuss the past, the present state, and the expected future of the issue in your literature review section. Also,
provide a detailed insight into the previously conducted research in the field.

You can also refer to our blog to learn how to write a literature review.

Sample Literature Review for Research Paper (PDF)

Drafting the Research Paper Body Paragraphs

Use the research paper outline as a guide to draft your body paragraphs. It will help you present the
information, supporting details, and arguments logically.

The main element is to stay on track by using the thesis statement. Provide strong evidence and examples to
support the main idea.

Moreover, each paragraph should start with a compelling topic sentence and include no more than a single
idea. Also, look for smooth transitions between the body paragraphs.
Writing a Research Paper Conclusion

The conclusion is the last section of your writing draft that gives a sense of closure. It will provide a brief
summary of the entire paper. Similarly, also mention how you have proved your main idea by using the
research questions.

Nevertheless, do not introduce new arguments or information that may leave an open-ended question in the
minds of the audience. But you can suggest a possible course of action or prospects for future research to
conclude your research paper.

Lastly, a writer should also avoid adding unnecessary details to increase the word count only.

Write the Second Draft

After roughly organizing your thoughts in the first draft, begin writing the second draft of your paper. Keep in
mind the below aspects to write a second draft perfectly.

 Ensure if you have answered the main argument effectively.

 Identify any assumptions that you may require to include.
 Rearrange and structure the ideas logically.
 If you find any old and irrelevant ideas, cut them out. Instead, add new and unique approaches.
 Make a work cited list.

Revising and Proofreading

Revising and proofreading is the last step of your writing process. It is done to ensure that the paper is well-
developed and free of mistakes.

Similarly, it is also used to confirm the following points of your paper:

 If the paper has met all the requirements?

 Check for the logical order of paragraphs.
 No irrelevant details should be there.
 Look for grammatical, punctuation, and spelling mistakes.
 Identify wrong sentence structures.
 Check for consistency with the font, headings, page numbers, and format.
 Make sure that all sources are properly referenced by using a specific citation style guide.

You can proofread your research paper by reading it aloud. it will help you consider each word more closely.
Moreover, you can also hire someone to proofread it for you.

Read the document given below to get a better understanding of writing a research paper.

Steps to Write a Research Paper (PDF)

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Research Paper Examples

You will be able to work on your research paper without any difficulty after reading this blog. However, if you
are still confused about how to do a research paper, explore the research paper examples to learn more.

Research Paper Example (PDF)

Research Paper Sample (PDF)