The first step to writing a research paper is to come up with a topic. Once you’ve found your topic, it’s time to do some research. Next, you’ll want to start organizing your ideas into an outline. Then you can start writing.

In this guide, we’ll go over how to write a research paper using APA style. We’ll be focusing on the basics, so you can use this as a reference when you’re ready to get started on your own project!

The day you hit the publish button on your first scientific paper is exhilarating. But, don’t stop there! Here’s what you need to do next!

Academic sources must be peer-reviewed, published in a reputable journal or other publication, and cited by other researchers.