Writing an Academic Research Paper

According to Badke the first step to adequately begin writing an academic research paper is to “create an index of some sort that enables you to organize date” because if your data is unorganized there is no way that you can prioritize what information should be added first and what information can be left out or added at a later time. Most people when writing a research paper ask themselves how do I organize my notes/information to which Badke replies write out information acquired from one source and number the pages of your notes consecutively, he also states that you should put notes containing information that coincides with each other in the same pile for better ease of use. Badke also states that when organizing information that you should always cite each source so you can easily search through data as opposed to desperately attempting to skim pages upon pages of information hoping to stumble upon the information you need at the last minute. Last but not least Badke suggests the use of an outline before attempting to write a draft that way you have specific guide almost like a road map that leads to to your final destination. If all of these principles are followed then there is nothing that can possibly inhibit your ability to obtain an A on your research paper.