what are the steps in writing your research paper?
['Step 1: Choose a topic. ... ', 'Step 2: Define the task and prepare a working thesis. ... ', 'Step 3: Brainstorm all possible sources. ... ', 'Step 4: Locate and evaluate sources for appropriateness for the assignment. ... ', 'Step 5: Access the materials. ... ', 'Step 6: Prepare preliminary Works Cited cards and/or page.']