Choose your topic. Make it as specific as possible. For example, "The Mississippi River" is more specific than just "Rivers". It should also be a topic that you know a lot about, because you’ll have an easier time with the paper.
Do your research for the paper. Go to your local library, look on your computer, anything to help you gather information about your topic. Collect this information on a graphic organizer.
Write your introduction. The introduction should be simple, and state your topic. Try to avoid using "I" statements, especially on a research paper.
Write your body. The body of your essay should have the info you gathered, put into your own words. If you do happen to use the info as it was though, to avoid plagiarism, make sure that you cite your sources.
Write the conclusion for your paper. The conclusion should sum up all of the main points of your paper.
Revise your paper. You can always make any piece of writing better. See where you can add more info, check that your spelling and grammar are good, etc.
Hand in your paper to your geography teacher when it is due.
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