1　Understanding Research　

Fundamentals of ResearchTypes of ResearchRequirements of Research

2　Choosing a Research Topic

Criteria in Topic SelectionSteps in Topic Selection

3　Conducting Preliminary Research(Ⅰ)-Library Research　

Using the LibraryInternet Research

4　Conducting Preliminary Research(Ⅱ)-Field Research　

Common Field Research MethodsGetting Information from Field Research

5 Writing a Research Proposal　

Importance of Writing a ProposalMajor Components of a ProposalWriting of an Adequate Prooosal

6　Writing a Working Outline　

Purpose of Writing an OutlineFormats of OutlinesTypes of OutlinesConstruction of an Outline

7 Composing the Draft

Purpose of DraftingOrganizing Your DraftIntegrating Information into Your Draft8　Finalizing the Paper　

How to Document SourcesHow to Revise and Edit a PaperHow to Write the Supolementary Parts

9　Evaluating Sample Papers　

(2 papers with signpostquestions,one rely-ing on library research,the other relying on field research)References