Step-by-step Instructions for Writing a Research Report

A research report presents information from many different sources and indicates where the information comes from. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create a research report.

This sample research report will help students understand the form.

You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Research Report section on the student site.

1. Prewriting

	Select a topic that fits the assignment, research the topic, and organize the information you gather.

2. Writing

	Introduce the topic clearly, provide information in a logical order, cite sources, and reflect on what the information means.

3. Revising

	Improve your work by making sure you have included the most important information in the best order.

4. Editing

	Check your facts for accuracy, check your writing for correctness, and make sure you have used the correct formats for citations and bibliographies.