Head-Royce School
Research and Writing Guide
Last updated 10 July, 2007

CONTENTS

Modes of Writing   Research Papers I-Search Essay Thesis-Based Essay Argumentative Essay Compare and Contrast Essay Definition Essay Description Essay Cause and Effect Essay

The Writing Process   For English papers, see the writing process under each mode of writing listed above.     Most History papers will follow the writing process for a "Thesis Based Essay," or an "Argumentative Essay." The steps are basically as follows: How to Convert a Polished Outline into a Paper How to summarize interviews How to Write an Introductory Paragraph How to Integrate Quotes Effectively How to use Parenthetical Citations How to Write a Great Conclusion How to Create Appendices