"13 Lucky Steps to Writing a Research Paper" walks you through the process of choosing, researching, and writing about a topic in just - you guessed it - thirteen painless steps. You'll learn how to: choose a broad topic; conduct preliminary research; narrow your focus; conduct in-depth research; read through your sources and take notes; develop a working thesis; prepare a simple outline; conduct last-minute research; compile a reference list; create a working outline; write a rough; revise your paper; and put the finishing touches on your final draft. Written by a nerd for the average student, it's a can't-miss guide to writing a superior college paper!